Applied Imagery Specialist

QinetiQ Australia


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Adelaide, South Australia
Contract type: Full time
QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their 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. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Applied Imagery Specialist to join our Engineering team in Adelaide, and utilise their previous experience, to support our Trials Team with a significant future trials schedule.

Your responsibilities will include;

  • Setup, utilise and maintain photo-instrumentation to support a range of Explosive Ordnance experimentation and trials
  • Setup, utilise and maintain high speed photo/video instrumentation equipment in various trial locations
  • Capture and process a range of imagery to support EO experiments and field trials
  • Assist in imagery analysis and interpretation
  • Liaise with Trial planners on optimal ways of capturing data with the equipment available
  • Support the trial plan development where required


To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate with have experience in the following;

  • Imaging experience is preferred, but training will be provided
  • A high level of motivation, innovation and willingness to learn
  • Defence Science and Technology or Defence experience (desirable not essential)
  • Additional work licences and qualifications would be looked at favourably
  • Experience in the coordination of technical activities (i.e. equipment maintenance, calibration etc)
  • Experience liaising and building relationships with stakeholders


Early career candidates with an interest in imaging for scientific purposes are encouraged to apply

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to obtain a Baseline Australian Defence security clearance

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Denise Cole via email; [email protected]

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

  • Individual Professional development allowance
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Flexible work
  • Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
  • Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Annual incentive scheme
  • Complimentary salary continuance insurance
  • Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
  • Relaxed dress code


As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

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