QinetiQ Hiring for Software Engineer Job at Sydney Full Time

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers’ most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

Software Engineer

We are currently recruiting a Software Engineer to join our engineering team, located in Sydney. This role will work under the guidance of the Principal Engineer, across complex technical tasks for both whole and parts of projects.

The position will be embedded within the team of our Defence, Science and Technology client, to provide technical software support. Day to day, this role will include problem solving, programming (i.e. C++), technical writing, communicating and presenting results and involvement in simulation and modelling activities.

As Software Engineer , your responsibilities will involve:
Using your knowledge and experience to solve complex problems

Shaping, describing and delivering whole or parts of projects

Being proactive in forming successful relationships with the customer

Representing QinetiQ and our ethos in all interactions with the customer

Advising the customer on project scope, methods, complexity and risk

To be successful in the role of Software Engineer , you will need to bring:

2+ years of experience in a similar role

A degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline

Defence experience is highly advantageous

Problem solving skills

Excellent communication – both written and verbal

Experience using MATLAB and AnyLogic (desirable)

Experience using Python and C++ (desirable)

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Integrated Engineering Services (IES)

Working alongside world-leading defence scientists our Integrated Engineering Services division offers multi-disciplinary professional engineering services supported by in-house manufacturing capabilities, to solve challenging engineering problems for our Defence Science and Technology clients.

Life at QinetiQ

Our people and our culture make QinetiQ a great place to work, we value integrity, collaboration and performance.

QinetiQ is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women and past winner of the Defence Teaming Centre Employer of Choice Awards.

We look after our people are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the market. We celebrate our differences and incorporate diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our salary and benefits package is designed to make sure we support our diverse group of employees through the different stages of their life and careers.

Some of our benefits include:
Annual professional development allocation and study leave

Flexible working options that suit you

Leave purchase scheme to balance what’s important to you

Loyalty leave, earn extra days of annual leave up to an additional 10 days per year

Performance bonus awards for individual and company success

Salary continuance Insurance, protecting you financially during times of ill health

Cultural or Religious day of significance leave to observe days of significance to you

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum qualifying period

Dress for your day, no formal dress code just wear what feels good and suits your day

Give back with an annual volunteering day

Save money with our travel club and discounted health insurance options

Be supported with employee assistance services and family violence leave

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/au/Careers/Benefits

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Gender Equality Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan we also encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.