QinetiQ

QinetiQ Inc. was established in 2019 through the acquisition of MTEQ by QinetiQ PLC and combining QinetiQ North America (QNA) and MTEQ, which created a US operation of $300m and doubled the size to 750+ employees.

The MTEQ acquisition and its integration of QNA under a single corporate structure resulted in a number of strategic benefits including strengthening international growth and innovation strategy while accelerating growth in the US, the world’s largest defense market.

Background on QinetiQ North America

In 1956 Foster-Miller Inc., headquartered in Waltham, MA, was established. Foster-Miller was acquired by QinetiQ in 2004, forming QinetiQ North America - a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ. In its 60+ years, QinetiQ North America (QNA) provided world-class technology development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets. QNA is best known for its market leadership in military robotics, winning several program of records over the years. Other areas of expertise include vehicle and soldier protection, maritime systems, power sensors and control systems.

Background on MTEQ

MTEQ was established in 1992 with less than 20 employees focusing on producing printed circuit boards, small electronic devices and associated components. In 2005, MTEQ began offering advanced prototyping and rapid development and fielding of cutting-edge technology to support urgent military needs. Since then, MTEQ had become one of the most agile and innovative small businesses in its market and a preferred choice of many government customers to solve complex challenges quickly and effectively.

What's in a name?

The name 'QinetiQ' results from extensive analysis of all of our capabilities and strengths. It is derived from the scientific term, kinetic, which means relating to or caused by motion. This in turn comes from the Greek kinetikos based on 'kineo,' which means 'to move,' with connotations towards energetic, enterprising and dynamic. 'QinetiQ' was seen as particularly distinctive and reflects our spirit of innovation and creativity, but also energy, motion and progress.

At QinetiQ you’ll find a dedicated and talented team of people who are passionate about their work and take pride in their accomplishments.

As a member of our team, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and some of the industry’s most brilliant minds. Our employees are directly involved in making QinetiQ a leader among security and defense technology companies. People are our primary strength. We strive to provide the resources and maintain an atmosphere that brings out the best in each employee, creates a feeling of ownership, and fosters a unique culture of productivity, collaboration and innovation.

We offer a comprehensive, competitive and flexible benefits package including tuition assistance and career development opportunities. If you’re interested in working for a mission-led innovation company that is the leader in its industry…and one that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a start-up…QinetiQ is the right place for you.

At QinetiQ, we value the creativity and richness of ideas brought by our diverse workforce.

We encourage the infusion of new ideas and facilitate the respectful open exchange of different opinions. We provide an environment of respect and inclusion that recognizes and values the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that each individual contributes toward our business success.

Our vision is to build an inclusive culture that fully engages all employees and stakeholders to deliver superior business performance where:
• We recruit, hire, train and promote in accordance with the principles of equal employment
• People are treated with dignity and respect
• Differences are valued
• Employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential and make their maximum contribution

Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter
We release a monthly Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter in which we highlight the importance of various D&I topics, provide employees with resources relevant to those topics, and announce ways that our teammates can get involved in upcoming D&I initiatives.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Globally, we have 7 ERGs, from our JustLikeQ (LGBTQ+) Network to our Veterans and Reservists Network.

D&I on our Social Media Platforms
We believe it is important to not only bring awareness of D&I topics and issues to our staff members, but to all stakeholders, which is why we post regularly on our social media platforms about our diversity initiatives.


Lunch and Learns
We partner with external community groups to conduct lunch and learns about hot D&I topics in an effort to empathetically educate our workforce.

Recruiting
Creativity is sparked by diversity of thought, which is why we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. We ensure that our job openings are posted on various platforms in which qualified users of all backgrounds are able to apply. We also regularly participate in career fairs for groups who are underrepresented in our industry.

Diversity Training
We provide regular diversity training for our managers and Recruiting/HR Teams.

Policies
Corporate policies are audited to ensure they accommodate those of all backgrounds prior to implementation.

Partnerships
Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Washington Baltimore Professional Section
Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
SPART*A, A Transgender Military Advocacy Organization
Our Military Kids (OMK)
The Arc of Northern Virginia
Wounded Warrior Project
Circa