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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mission Systems Engineer - **Company:** QinetiQ Group plc - **Location:** Coningsby, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,275.0 - £54,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Data Fusion, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, C4ISR, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.qinetiq.com/talentcommunity/apply/1414944033/?locale=en_GB ## About the Role * Around 5 years of demonstrable experience in mission systems, mission data, modelling and simulation, systems engineering or operational analysis * Experience of software development using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar programming languages * Knowledge of modelling and simulation techniques within a defence, aerospace or complex engineering environment * Experience undertaking test, evaluation, verification or performance assessment activities * Understanding of systems engineering principles and system integration activities * Experience applying data analysis, data fusion, machine learning or AI techniques to solve complex technical challenges Desirable experience of the Mission Systems Engineer: * Experience working with Mission Data within a defence or aerospace environment * Knowledge or experience of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, capability development or analysis * Understanding of tactical datalinks, secure communications or wider combat air mission systems * Experience supporting Typhoon, Lightning, ISR, C4ISR or other military aviation programmes Essential qualifications for the Mission Systems Engineer: * Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant STEM discipline * Alternatively, equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical field 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. ## Description As a Mission Systems Engineer, you will help shape and enhance mission systems capabilities that support current and future combat air operations, delivering innovative solutions that directly contribute to operational effectiveness. This particular role is based at the Mission Support Centre at RAF Coningsby and offers a unique opportunity to work directly with military personnel, supporting operational capability development for frontline combat air platforms. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a military environment and collaborating closely with RAF stakeholders on a daily basis. Day-to-day, you'll work alongside military personnel and multidisciplinary engineering teams to analyse, model, develop and evaluate mission systems across the sensor-to-effect chain. You will support the development of mission data, software tools, operational analysis and emerging AI-enabled capabilities that enhance the performance and effectiveness of advanced combat air platforms including Typhoon and Lightning. Your responsibilities will include: * Developing, producing, testing and evaluating mission data and mission system capabilities * Conducting modelling, simulation and operational analysis activities to assess system performance and effectiveness * Developing software tools and applications using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar technologies * Supporting the integration, enhancement and evaluation of mission planning and mission support systems * Applying data fusion, machine learning and AI techniques to operational challenges * Working collaboratively with military personnel, customers and stakeholders to develop innovative mission-focused solutions ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How Lufthansa Industry Solutions is preparing for the Quantum Age! ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1443-how-lufthansa-industry-solutions-is-preparing-for-the-quantum-age) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)