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$85k – $95k per year
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In office (Bristol)
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Principal

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.

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QinetiQ is a British defence technology company created in 2001 from part of the government's research agency. It develops robotics, sensors, cyber capabilities and test and evaluation services for defence and security customers, and runs major test ranges and research facilities across the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Farnborough, England, United Kingdom.

Package: £63,900 - £71,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20550

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 a Principal IT Data Systems Engineer at either our Bristol, Amesbury, Farnborough or Malvern 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 a Principal IT Data Systems Engineer, you will provide Digital Engineering Technical Leadership and IT Data Systems Integration expertise to enable a Digital Engineering project to meet its business objectives working as a partnership with, Project and Programme Management and acting as a Product Owner.

Day-to-day, you’ll be leading engineering and technical teams with a particular focus on the IT Data systems solution acting as the Technical Leader to deliver high quality technical outputs in respect to IT Systems, Data Management and the Application of AI.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading technical delivery across Waterfall and Agile projects, assigning work to suitably qualified engineers and supporting solution development
  • Ensuring delivery of high-quality technical outputs to agreed time, cost and quality objectives
  • Maintaining consistency of engineering processes, methods and tools while ensuring compliance with governance and business standards
  • Translating customer and system requirements into technical solutions, Agile features and user stories, while assuring integrated engineering outputs
  • Identifying and managing technical risks, providing technical leadership, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractor contributions
  • Driving delivery of innovative digital engineering solutions, including IT systems, data management and AI applications, while ensuring customer requirements and project goals are met without compromise to quality or compliance

Essential experience of the Principal IT Data Systems Engineer:

  • Experience of IT systems integration, data management and cloud computing environments
  • Knowledge and application of AI technologies within complex technical solutions
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, toolsets and Agile delivery methodologies
  • Proven track record of delivering IT and digital engineering projects to successful outcomes
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
  • Sound judgement in technical decision making with a strong understanding of engineering governance and compliance standards

Essential qualifications for the Principal IT Data Systems Engineer:

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 either our Bristol, Amesbury, Farnborough or Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Must be willing to travel to customer sites.

Multi-Site

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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