Installation CAD Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. QinetiQ scores A on the Alion truth index.
Package: £40,050 - £44,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: SF20435
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Installation CAD Engineer at our Portsmouth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As an Installation CAD Engineer, you’ll primarily be employed in the Shore Integration Facility (SIF) and National Maritime Systems Centre (NMSC) at Portsdown Technology Park (PTP), Portsmouth.
Day-to-day, you’ll produce Installation Guidance Packages which will be used by installation teams to enable them to install equipment into the facilities. You’ll be working with a small, dedicated Design team to assist with the installation and deinstallation of equipment into the SIF & NMSC where you’ll be answerable to the Control Systems and Electrical Engineer Team Lead.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working with project managers to understand customer requirements and help create a plan to integrate the works necessary through the production and reviewing of (IGP’s) Installation Guidance Packages
- Liaising with the Electrical and Mechanical Fitting team to understand requirements for the design
- Produce CAD drawings and other installation documentation
- Produce CAD drawings to aid the installation of the equipment
- Creation of Electrical & Mechanical Drawings including (Not Exhaustive) room layouts, cable routes, wiring diagrams, cable data sheets and mechanical
- Adhere to the IGP KPI, which is a measuring tool to gauge the progress of the IGP Process
Essential experience of the Installation CAD Engineer:
- Analytical and investigative skills to turn basic requirements Information into a comprehensive Installation Guidance Package
- To be able to create CAD drawings which are mainly 2D
- Electrical knowledge or competency
- Experience of the Maritime sector (or similar industries such as defence, aviation, Oil & Gas or Military background)
- Proficient in AutoCAD and DraftSight software (desirable)
Essential qualifications for the Installation CAD Engineer:
- An Electrical/Mechanical Bias
- Proficient in AutoCAD and DraftSight software
- Experience with Solid Works
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 Portsmouth site.
PTP
Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
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.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences 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 a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community