QinetiQ
    (16 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Defence, Aerospace & Marine

    Specialities

    aerospace, defence, security, program delivery, land & maritime advisory services

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Melbourne, VIC
    QinetiQ manages and operates extensive testing and evaluation capabilities for air, land, sea and target systems. We give our customers a competitive edge through the safe and secure conduct of operational and tactical training exercises that combine both real world and simulated events. We partner with customers to provide unbiased and bespoke engineering and design solutions and support the acquisition and operation of mission critical capability. Our deep and sophisticated engineering expertise is core to our business. We focus on modifying, redesigning, testing and certifying, and extending the life of capability.

    Our mission statement

    We are dedicated to solving some of the world's most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

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    Life at QinetiQ
    When you join QinetiQ, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most brilliant minds. Collaborating with and learning from our world-renowned experts makes QinetiQ a very rewarding place to work. By investing in our people and promoting from within, we support employees in developing their careers.

    Awards and accreditations

    Innovative HR Team - Human Resources Director 2022
    Innovative HR Team - Human Resources Director 2022
    Training and Mentorship Program of the Year - Australian Defence Industry Awards 2022
    Training and Mentorship Program of the Year - Australian Defence Industry Awards 2022
    Employer of choice, opportunity and inclusivity - Australian HR Awards 2021
    Employer of choice, opportunity and inclusivity - Australian HR Awards 2021
    Graduate Program of the Year - Australian Defence Industry Awards 2021
    Graduate Program of the Year - Australian Defence Industry Awards 2021
    Best Workplace Flexibility Program - Australian HR Awards 2020
    Best Workplace Flexibility Program - Australian HR Awards 2020

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    Reviews overview

    3.216 ratings in total
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    87%
    Rate salary as high or average
    44%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at QinetiQ?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees at QinetiQ appreciate the flexible work arrangements and friendly working environment, as well as the opportunities for professional development and continued learning. The company is praised for its customer focus and no-fuss attitude towards delivering for clients. Additionally, the good work/life balance, particularly for those with families, is seen as a positive aspect of working at QinetiQ.

    However, there are some potential areas for improvement noted by employees. These include management practices such as better foresight, recognition of work, and career growth planning. There are also indications that compensation and benefits may not be as competitive as the industry standard. Limited opportunities for career advancement in certain areas and challenges in balancing business needs and resource allocation as a growing company are also mentioned.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Engineer
    Jun 2021
    Do not work here. Look elsewhere.
    The good thingsFriendly and flexible working environment
    The challengesManagement doesn't compliment work that you do.
    1.0
    Senior Engineer
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Poor management that thinks they know best, they forget the employees are the asset
    The good thingsGood flexible working arrangements
    The challengesPoor management foresight, below average benefits, below average pay relative to industry. Immature HR org
    2.0
    Engineer
    Nov 2019
    Was glad to leave
    The good thingsNot a lot - some groups are good.
    The challengesLong tenure of some senior staff is limiting innovation and development especially in the technical areas.
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