Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF19372

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Associate Field Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As an Associate Field Engineer, you will support the delivery of high-quality technical solutions across one or more technology domains.

Day-to-day, working under the close guidance of senior engineers and architects,  you’ll contribute to operational tasks, documentation, and service improvements while developing your technical and professional capabilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of enterprise-grade solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate complex issues appropriately
• Support day-to-day operational tasks, including monitoring and routine maintenance
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles
• Support the collection and reporting of operational metrics and service performance data
• Follow established security, performance, and operational standards

Essential experience of the Associate Field Engineer: 

• Foundational understanding of one or more technology domains (e.g., Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud, End User Computing
• Awareness of ITIL principles and basic service management concepts
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team
• Some experience in technical roles, such as internships, placements, or academic projects within IT or engineering environments
• Exposure to enterprise systems, infrastructure, or support practices

Essential qualifications for the Associate Field Engineer: 

• Degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Working towards or holding relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS)
• Full and Clean UK Driving License

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)