Job Description

Job title: Principle Technician - Ground Radio/Surveillance

Location: Ashford, Kent

Company: QinetiQ Target Systems

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 37 hour per week

The role

Our team based at MOD Hebrides Ranges requires a Principal Technician in the Ground Radio / Surveillance team. You will work as part of the wider Engineering team and be responsible to the Ground Radio Systems Team Lead.

Based at Hebrides Range Control, South Uist, Western Isles, but part of a business wide capability team occasionally supporting other sites across the UK.

This is a safety critical role, with the individual providing Engineering Leadership and expertise to ensure that both air and sea surveillance equipment along with associated communications/networked systems remain available to support the safe delivery of trials and other customer activities.

Primary system responsibilities include:

• System Management of Primary and Secondary Air Surveillance radars and ancillary equipment.
• System Management of fixed and deployable Marine surveillance radars and ancillary equipment.
• Support to Ground to Air and Ship to Shore communications systems, associated displays and network infrastructure

Accountabilities relating to these systems:

Engineering Leadership, maintenance and repair of Air Traffic Management (ATM) Systems and other equipment listed above.

• The Technical Handover of ATM systems to NATS Air Traffic Controllers and Range Operations personnel prior to operational use.
• The management of protected documents and information systems.
• Co-ordination and Management of equipment maintenance records in accordance with MOD 700 series documentation, including statutory reports to RAF/MOD.
• The conduct of planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with the company Engineering Policy.
• The management of software and hardware system build states.
• Ensuring that data and communications infrastructure comply with the standards as set out in the company Engineering Policy and relevant MOD JSPs, CAA and MAA regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and support to Range stakeholders.
• Act as the Surveillance Engineering Lead during key system upgrades or replacements, working closely with project communities.
• Maintain Technical Assurance and Security Accreditation documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Coaching, Mentoring and Supervision of junior members of the team including apprentices.

Key Capabilities/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant MOD Joint Service Publications (JSPs).
• Knowledge of RAF Air Publication 600 and MOD 700 series forms.
• Detailed knowledge of SAP/SMIS reporting tool.
• Well organised, able to work individually and in a team, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate and consistent records.
• A hands-on practical individual able to operate at all stages of the Equipment Life Cycle model.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office suite.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Full UK driving license.
• HND or equivalent services or industry experience in relevant Electrical, Electronic or communications discipline.
• Fit to undertake Working at Height/Tower and Mast climbing, full training will be provided.
• Fit to undertake Helicopter Underwater Escape Training for helicopter transit to St Kilda, full training will be provided.
• RAF Watchman \'Q\' course qualification or equivalent airfield radar qualification.
• Currently hold, or be eligible for SC clearance.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, and/or registration with the UK engineering council as EngTech with 3-6 years further experience / development towards IEng or equivalent.

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.

You\'ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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 an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You\'ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what\'s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.

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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.

You\'ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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 an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture .

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You\'ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what\'s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.

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