Career Opportunities at Queen's

Momentum One Zero is seeking an exceptional Engineer to play a pivotal role in commercialising our portfolio of advanced research. This position is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between pioneering innovation and market-ready solutions by leading key development projects.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and collaborate with a diverse network of partners, including SMEs, international corporations, and leading academic institutes. You will be instrumental in delivering cutting edge technology to a global market.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

• Software & Demonstrator Development: Designing and building robust software components and proof-of concept demonstrators utilising emerging technologies in AI, cybersecurity, and digital twin modelling.
• Strategic Project Delivery: Applying project management principles to translate innovative outputs into tangible, commercially viable solutions.
• Technical Communication: Authoring high-quality technical reports to support and articulate the value proposition for commercialisation and funding initiatives.
• Industry Engagement: Serving as a technical ambassador for Momentum One Zero, enhancing our international reputation through professional presentations and networking.

This role requires a versatile individual with strong hands-on software development skills, combined with excellent project management and communication abilities. This is a superb launchpad for a career in technology innovation and leadership.

About the person:

To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:

• Honours Degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or Hubs of Impact related discipline (such as Health, Agri-tech, Space, Fintech - see M1.0 website for full list). Or HND in a related discipline with extensive recent and relevant industrial experience.
• Evidence of:
  • Software development skills in languages such as C, C++ / Java / Python / R. Use of code configuration management toolsets.
  • Applied knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methodologies and tools, or of cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methodologies and tools.
  • General cyber security principles.
  • High-quality outputs such as demonstrators, prototypes, technical reports, major component design specifications and project deliverables which have successfully passed formal quality review procedures.
• Proven ability to communicate complex information clearly in both written and spoken English to a range of stakeholders.
• Evidence of strong presentation skills and ability to prepare clear and concise presentation materials.
• Evidence of effective team working skills in a multidisciplinary, cross functional setting.
• Willingness to visit collaborative partners and to attend meetings and conferences nationally and internationally as requested.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/ 

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity. 

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport 

Candidate Information