Discover Early Careers opportunities with QinetiQ in the UK

Fast forward your career and grow with QinetiQ

As a global company of over 8,000 dedicated people providing technological and scientific expertise, we are excited to recruit the most talented and enthusiastic young people to become key parts of our business. Our Early Careers programmes give you the opportunity to be at the heart of impactful projects. With a dedicated career pathways framework and a focused professional development process, we are committed to supporting our people to continuously develop, grow their skills and enhance their career opportunities.

Graduate Programmes

Our graduate development programmes give graduates access to a wide range of opportunities, unique facilities and a strong network to help develop their careers from the very first day.

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Apprenticeships

Our Apprenticeships offer diverse opportunities across science, technology and business. Whether you’re a school leaver or looking to make a change in your career, we’re always looking to recruit enthusiastic and talented people.

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Year in Industry

Our Year in Industry programmes provide undergraduates an opportunity to gain real life experience working within the Defence Sector, gaining invaluable skills and knowledge whilst still at university.

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What do our Early Careers people enjoy most about the programme?

We asked some of our Early Careers cohort what they have enjoyed the most about their experience so far; watch the video below to find out what they said.