Electromagnetic Scientist

Job Title:      Electromagnetic Scientist
Location:      Farnborough, Hampshire + Adaptive Working Options
Package:      Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type:    Full time / Permanent
Role ID:        SF16362

 

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as an Electromagnetic Scientist at our Farnborough site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge electromagnetic technology and many of the industry’s most brilliant minds. 

 

The role

As an Electromagnetic Scientist, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary working with sensitive and metamaterials as well as stealth technologies. You'll be involved in a range of incredibly exciting projects across electromagnetic research and design for both civil and military applications, within a range of areas which may include stealth materials, metamaterials, communications, electromagnetics and radio frequency.

In this role, you’ll act as a high-level technical expert in your respective field. With various opportunities to develop business and academic acumen, with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  

 

Day-to-day, you’ll: 

• Support with research and development, applying theory to a range of new electromagnetic materials 
• Carry out computer modelling services for civilian and military applications
• Support in a range of electromagnetic design, modelling and measurement techniques
• Provide subject matter expertise across areas linked to core business including: metamaterials, antennas and radar absorbing materials

 

This role is full-time, 37-hours per week, based at our Farnborough site with flexible, hybrid and working from home options.
 

Experience of the Electromagnetic Scientist:

• Relevant technical background associated with electromagnetics and STEM related subjects (ideally physics and mathematics)
• A high level of competence in related subjects such as electromagnetic theory and design, electromagnetic measurement and modelling
• An understanding of relevant materials and incorporation of technologies in products is highly desirable

 

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

 

Qualifications for the Electromagnetic Scientist:

• Relevant experience through a PHD, degree
• Industry experience within a relevant role

 

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

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

Our Benefits

• Adaptive and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution Pension Scheme, with Life Assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave. 
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. 
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local communities.

 

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.

 

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

 

About QinetiQ

As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

 

Security

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Application Guidance

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.