Radar Modeller

The Strategic Systems Delivery Team is looking for scientists and engineers who can anticipate the next generation of strike & defensive missile systems in order to ensure the long-term safety and defence of the UK. The Strategic Systems Ballistic Missile Defence Sensing Team aim to be the recognised experts for detailed assessment of BMD radar.

You will provide expert advice on all aspects of ballistic missile defence (BMD) from technology through to emerging policy.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

In this role you will provide expert, impartial advice and technical assurance to project teams and customers to allow informed decisions to be made. You will lead and contribute to the development of software for conducting system analysis as well as developing radars and the associated technology for future use. You will use real world data collected from assets uniquely available within the MOD.

For full details of the role, please see the attached Job Profile

We are looking for an individual with a Degree based in Physics, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics or accreditation to an equivalent standard. You will have the ability to communicate complex ideas with the ability to read write software from Python, C++ or Matlab. You will be able to manage deadlines and work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.

For full details of the person specification, please see the attached Job Profile

Important Information:

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.