Scientist

Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF19354

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Scientist at our Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and applying advanced radar and signal processing solutions that directly support our customers and help deliver operational advantage. Day to day, you'll be working on modelling, simulation and analysis activities, developing algorithms, processing real world data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges across a range of radar and signal processing projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and optimising models and simulations to support radar and signal processing studies
• Designing and analysing signal processing chains and algorithms
• Interpreting complex datasets and presenting findings to technical and non technical audiences
• Supporting bid and project activities through technical input and analysisCollaborating with engineers, scientists and customers across a range of programmes
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Essential experience of the Scientist

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Coding experience in MATLAB or another high level language such as Python or C++
• Experience developing or using modelling and simulation tools
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Experience working in a collaborative technical environment

Essential qualifications for the Scientist

• Degree in Physics, Mathematics or a closely related discipline
• Equivalent relevant experience in a scientific or engineering role

This role is 37 hours per week based at Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community