Do you have a background in physics, software, systems engineering or electronics?

Our armed forces face a challenging and fast changing threat landscape where modern threat weapon systems present a significant challenge to the survivability of UK platforms operating in hostile environments. Could you bring your scientific and engineering expertise to our talented and diverse team to develop new approaches and technologies to protect the UK’s military aircraft, ships and vehicles?

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply and learn new skills in exciting and challenging areas and work alongside experts from across government, industry, academia and the international community?

Do you love communicating and sharing ideas with others to develop innovative solutions to established challenges? If so, Electromagnetic Protection Group wants to hear from you.

Significant changes in the geopolitical landscape coupled with the emergence and proliferation of disruptive technologies is placing unprecedented pressure on our military capabilities. Electronic warfare is the critical enabler to almost all missions – ensuring Air, Land and Maritime platforms are not detected or targeted by guided weapon systems. The rapid evolution of weapon technology requires the UK to pull on a far wider range of specialisms than ever before to defeat them.

Job description

We passionately believe that science and technology is the key to redressing the balance and that the UK’s world-class defence scientists and engineers are critical to that future success. If you have the background, education, skills or experience in any of the following areas, then Electromagnetic Protection Group wants to hear from you.
• Physics
• Digital electronics
• Software engineering and architectures
• Systems engineering
• Simulation tools and methods (including analysis of results and data)
• Physics based Optical Modelling
• Electro-Optic technology
• Digital signal processing

On the job training will be provided but we are looking for individuals with strong technical and analytical skills and leadership ability. We use sophisticated software models, world-class electronics laboratories and dynamic trials to test our research concepts and engineering solutions. We look for innovative ways to gain the edge in research and application, whether by working with science and engineering colleagues in industry and across NATO or by embedding staff in UK military headquarters and command centres. Most of all, we recognise the unique skills and aspirations of our staff and are able to present them with an unparalleled range of opportunities to develop both the UK’s military capabilities and themselves.
 

Responsibilities

Digital Modelling and Simulation Engineer
• Design, build and operate modelling and simulation facilities
• Work as part of an integrated team to achieve success
• Engage with academia, industry and international partners

Optical Modeller Design Engineer
• Design, build, conduct and report on optical experiments providing evidence-based advice to our customers to enable them to make informed decisions.
• Use optical analysis software tools to analyse, predict and understand the performance of optical systems in a quantitative manner and perform design optimisation.
• Develop your knowledge of threat systems / optical design and their inherent mechanisms leading ultimately to be a subject matter expert in the field.
• Support and lead laboratory and field based optical experiments with the opportunity to work with national/international, industrial, academia and government communities.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver studies directed by project leads.
• Engage with military commands, industry, academia and international collaborators to understand the broader military objectives.

Field Test Engineer
• Interface with the technical lead to understand the current capability and the future strategy so you can lead the implementation phase.
• Work with UK MoD and industry partners to facilitate the upkeep and maintenance support to the capability.
• Develop your knowledge of specific systems under test, their repair and operation.
• Support and lead laboratory and field based experiments with the opportunity to work with national/international, industrial, academia and government communities.
• Be a key part in the development of the next generation of field trials capability.

Electro Optic Infra-Red Scientist
• Assess electro-optic based technology to understand the capabilities of currently operational warning systems and develop new concepts that address future military requirements.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver studies directed by research leads.
• Plan, execute and report on research activities.
• Use modelling and simulation to represent unique military problems and identify potential solutions.
• Engage with military commands, industry, academia and international collaborators to understand the broader military objectives.
• Communicate technical plans and output to technical colleagues.
• Develop your experience, skills and system knowledge to support the development of next generation Threat Warning systems.

Benefits Benefits

We'll provide a great range of benefits including;
• Flexible working
• Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay
• Chartership and accreditation support
• Pension
• Generous annual leave
• A competitive salary
• Excellent learning and development
• Onsite gyms and restaurants
• Staff discounts for high street and online shopping, restaurants and days out.

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Things you need to know Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.

Selection process details

You'll complete an online application answering some questions about your skills and experience and we'll ask for a CV.

Interviews will be behavioural and technical based and take place on our site shortly after the closing date.

Equal Opportunities
At Dstl we are committed to inclusivity and diversity within our workforce. During the application process we collect information to help us monitor this. It helps us better-understand our incoming workforce, as well as highlighting areas of improvement.
The information we request will be anonymised and therefore will not be used to make a decision about your application - no applicant or employee will ever be seen as more or less favourable based on disability, gender, martial or civil partnership status, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion/belief.

Important Information
The security of our work means that only UK nationals who have also resided in the UK for the last 5 years (10 years for certain roles) can be considered. Some roles will require Developed Vetting (DV). Unfortunately dual nationals cannot be considered.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.