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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering - eDV Required - **Company:** QinetiQ Group plc - **Location:** Great Malvern, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.qinetiq.com/talentcommunity/apply/1398044133/?locale=en_GB ## About the Role We are particularly interested in candidates with: * Ability to understand and analyse operational, user or mission needs * Experience leading or working with technical experts and delivery teams to develop solutions * Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and requirements definition * Systems Engineering knowledge Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: * Cyber Defence * Cryptography (e.g. Crypt-Key) * Vulnerability Research * Cyber Exercising Experience gained in, or transferable from, adjacent roles with demonstrable ability to: * Develop products * Manage stakeholders * Shape requirements * Contribute to complex technical solutions in secure or high-assurance environments, * Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical or engineering discipline * Working towards or membership of a relevant professional body 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 our Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected. ## Description We are offering a range of exciting technical opportunities within UK national security and defence, focused on developing and delivering operational capabilities across Cyber, Cryptography and Operational Technology. In these roles, you will have the opportunity to work closely with customers, applying strong skills in customer-friend support, systems thinking, requirements engineering and product development. You will be able to operate across a project's lifecycle, engaging with complex stakeholder groups, understanding their needs and helping to shape, define and deliver impactful technical solutions. We have opportunities available at a variety of levels and are keen to speak with candidates from diverse technical backgrounds. Who We're Looking For We recognise that strong technical professionals come from a range of career paths. We actively welcome interest from individuals with relevant security clearance who may currently be working as: * Systems Engineers * Delivery Managers * Product Owners / Product Managers * Technical Leads * Product and Software Engineers * Or similar roles with transferable experience If you bring experience in leading teams, shaping requirements, delivering complex technology solutions, or working closely with stakeholders in secure or mission-critical environments, we would be keen to explore how your background could support our work., Depending on your background and level, your responsibilities may include: * Delivering customer-focused advice and business analysis to support internal and external stakeholders * Understanding and analysing stakeholder needs, and eliciting, capturing and managing requirements * Supporting or leading the planning and delivery of acquisition, research or product development activities * Working as part of, or leading, multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions meet requirements * Translating business and operational needs into structured system requirements and constraints * Contributing to the identification and development of new customer opportunities ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [From Vibe Coding to Viable Code with Spec-Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100216-from-vibe-coding-to-viable-code-with-spec-driven-development) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Lessons learned from observing a billion API requests](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1574-lessons-learned-from-observing-a-billion-api-requests) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)