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QinetiQ

Mechanical Engineer Graduate

Location: Farnborough, UK

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Salary: Not specified

Work type: Not specified

Posted: Today

Deadline: 05/06/2026

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This graduate mechanical engineering role within QinetiQ focuses on supporting advanced and additive manufacturing programs, undertaking mechanical design for reverse engineering processes, and drafting technical design certificates.

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

 

Role Purpose:

  • To support the current and future Additive/Advanced Manufacture programmes delivering direct to customer projects.  

 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Undertaking mechanical design work to support our reverse engineering processes 

  • Work with the team to help draft elements of reports and QinetiQ Design Certificates  

  • Support the team with production calls with internal and external stakeholders 

  • To contribute to safe and efficient management or our workshop and AdM facilities. 

  • To develop own understanding and skills in field of materials, mechanical design, engineering governance and additive manufacturing. 

 

Key Capabilities/Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering with particular interest (i.e. degree module or final year project or actual work experience) in fields of Materials or Additive Manufacturing  

  • Capable of expanding knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and Additive Manufacturing at pace under mentorship of subject matter experts. 

 

Experience & Qualifications:

Degree (BSc or BEng Hons. minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent 

 

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):

  • On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms

  • Coaching and Mentoring

  • 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday

  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

  • Flexible Benefits package

  • Employee discount portal

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Employee-led networks 

 

Security:

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

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QinetiQ

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Industry: Engineering

QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting lives by serving the national security interests of our customers. We employ more than 8,000 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.

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