Shock Test Engineer

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF19581 The Role As a Shock Test Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering world‑class shock test programmes that ensure critical defence and security systems can withstand the most demanding operational environments. Day‑to‑day, you’ll make a meaningful difference by expertly planning, executing and analysing shock trials, providing customers with rigorous, trusted evidence that directly informs design improvements, de‑risks programmes and strengthens national capability. Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Liaising with customers to fully understand test requirements, scope and deliverables
• Planning and managing the technical delivery of shock test programmes to time, cost and quality
• Executing complex shock trials and ensuring all testing is carried out safely, accurately and in line with facility procedures
• Analysing and interpreting shock data to produce high‑quality technical insights and customer‑ready reports
• Maintaining the Shock Facility and associated equipment, ensuring capability, resilience and compliance with national standards
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues, sharing expertise in shock experimentation and contributing to the development of less experienced team members

Essential Experience Of The Shock Test Engineer

• Experience in planning and conducting equipment test activity, with shock testing highly desirable
• Experience applying test and experimentation procedures, ensuring work is delivered safely and accurately
• Experience in analysing and interpreting complex data sets to produce meaningful technical insights
• Experience working within technical facilities or laboratory environments, following rigorous procedures and maintaining high standards of housekeeping
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement of test methods, processes or facility capabilities
• Experience in supporting or mentoring colleagues, particularly during the preparation and delivery of technical test programmes

Essential Qualifications For The Shock Test Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent level gained through substantial practical experience)

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 South Arm, Rosyth Dock Yard 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)