Field Engineer (South)

Company: QinetiQ
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Location: Salisbury
Job Description:

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 Field Engineer at our MOD Boscombe Down 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 Field Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical solutions within one or more technology domains working with minimal supervision and taking ownership of technical deliverables.

Day-to-day, you’ll work contributing to the design, implementation, and support of systems and services proactively solving problems and influencing engineering decisions across teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Independently design, implement, and support enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains
  • Providing guidance and informal mentoring to Associate level engineers
  • Performing troubleshooting and assisting in resolving any technical issues
  • Collaborating with Senior Engineers and team leaders to align work with strategic goals
  • Independently working through tickets and solving problems
  • Supporting Field Engineering activities across multiple sites, ensuring consistent and secure deployment

Essential experience of the Field Engineer:

  • Previous experience in engineering or technical roles with the ability to work autonomously
  • Prior experience supporting Field Engineering operations
  • An understanding of Infrastructure deployment & Lifecycle Management
  • Previous experience in infrastructure rollouts including structure cabling, network hardware, Audio Visual Systems and end-user devices
  • The ability to act as a technical contact for field teams and to be able to translate operational requirements into practical solutions
  • Strong communication skills to engage with vendors, service level tracking and escalation handling
  • Awareness of health and safety standards in field environments, including safe working practices and basic risk assessments
  • UK Drivers Licence

Essential qualifications for the Field Engineer:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

This role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Boscombe Down and is 5 days a week on-site. Travelling to other locations will be required.

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

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

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Posted: June 6th, 2026