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# Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

- **Company:** QinetiQ Group plc
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £56,025.0 - £62,250.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.qinetiq.com/talentcommunity/apply/1454873133/?locale=en_GB

## About the Role

* Technical leadership experience within autonomy, robotics, software or complex engineering environments
 * Strong C++ software development experience
 * Experience delivering autonomy, robotics, control systems or autonomous systems projects
 * Knowledge of systems engineering principles and engineering lifecycle activities
 * Experience with modelling, simulation or algorithm development
 * Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical deliverables, * Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or another STEM discipline
 * Active SC clearance is desirable

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 Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

## Description

As a Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering advanced autonomy solutions that support next-generation defence capabilities across air and maritime domains.

Day-to-day, you'll lead technical work packages, mentor engineers, contribute to software and systems development, and support the integration and demonstration of autonomous technologies from concept through to operational trials

Your responsibilities will include:

 * Leading technical delivery of autonomy and autonomous systems work packages
 * Developing and reviewing autonomy software using C++ and related technologies
 * Supporting modelling, simulation and algorithm development activities
 * Mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across project teams
 * Supporting integration, testing and formal trials activities
 * Collaborating with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative capability