> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/13623-systems-engineer-graduate-malvern-amesbury-farnborough-or-portsmouth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/13623-systems-engineer-graduate-malvern-amesbury-farnborough-or-portsmouth). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Graduate - Malvern, Amesbury, Farnborough or Portsmouth - **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED - **Location:** Amesbury, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £33,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Information Management, Information Technology - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ecd4e14e75a3983b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Has analytical and logical thinking skills. Able to work and produce consistent results. Good questioning, listening, influencing and general interpersonal skills. Well-developed oral, written communication and presentation skills. Can adapt and work flexibly. Challenges: Applying the emotional intelligence necessary to work successfully with diverse stakeholder groups. Moving at times from high uncertainty towards a clear problem definition. Differentiating problem definition from solution design. Rapidly assimilating information and gaining a good understanding of the problems and issues associated with new tasks. Thriving in a varied, complex, and frequently changing work environment, often with demanding timescales. Experience and qualification: You will need to have obtained or be studying towards a degree (with a predicted or achieved grade of at least 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or proven experience working in an equivalent engineering role. (Typ. Aerospace/Mechanical/Electronic/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics. A conscientious, logical and enquiring mind set is essential. A willingness to work on UK military projects is essential. A willingness to undertake a degree of business travel as well as flexibility to be deployed for a period away from your home site (as part of the development programme) is needed. Excellent report writing skills are highly desirable. Extant Professional qualifications, or aspiration to work towards one. ## Description QinetiQ's Systems Engineers are renowned for providing high quality, independent technical advice to a wide range of customers, in support of their major acquisition programmes, leading complex programmes and for developing our own range of world-leading products. We are looking for people to join our growing team of Systems Engineers who are interested in applying and developing their technical expertise, across our domains, both military and commercial. System Engineers are responsible for bringing together a wide range of technical inputs to create, lead and deliver compelling solutions. Successful candidates will be proactive, passionate and forward thinking people interested in a relevant technology area who are looking to help improve today & shape tomorrow by bringing novel thought and applying emerging concepts. We offer a development programme that includes further training to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in the field of systems engineering across differing domains that will enable you deliver complex technical programmes of work across our portfolio of projects. We will also support a path to Professional Registration with an Engineering Institution. Our updated Graduate Scheme offers a structured and purposeful approach to learning and development for Systems Engineers. We provide learning pathways which are specifically tailored to developing skills and experiences relevant to your future growth and to that of the business. You will agree learning goals and activities with your Functional, and these will include a mixture of real-world project placements and directed activities to embed learning. Opportunities to work in the following Domains and Activities: Communications & Information Systems Aerospace systems across a range of platforms and sub systems Land Systems Maritime platforms including Training, Tactics, Test and Evaluation Transformation Mission Systems including IT based capabilities Design, Manufacture, Integration and Through Life Support. Research & Technology Exploitation Weapons Sector Research Underwater Threat Representation and Signatures Application of Systems Engineering principles across the engineering lifecycle Consultancy and Business Analysis Product Development Engagement with customers and developing new propositions Service Delivery Trials planning and conduct. Key accountabilities of suitable candidates (the balance between these will be project-dependent): Working as part of a team supporting Systems Engineering projects in a variety of domains, for internal and external customers as guided and mentored by more senior Systems Engineers. 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