Senior Scientist

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19360

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 Senior 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 Senior Scientist, you will lead and deliver advanced radar and signal processing activities, providing technical authority and direction across complex projects that directly support our customers and operational capability.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be shaping technical solutions, leading modelling and simulation work, developing and validating algorithms, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact outcomes. You’ll also act as a subject matter expert, supporting bids, guiding technical strategy and mentoring junior scientists and engineers.

Your Responsibilities

• Leading the development and optimisation of models, simulations and analytical tools
• Providing technical leadership across radar and signal processing projects
• Designing and assessing advanced signal processing chains and algorithms
• Interpreting complex datasets and presenting clear recommendations to customers
• Supporting bid activities and technical governance
• Mentoring and developing junior scientists and engineers

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in radar, signal processing, algorithm development or modelling and simulation
• Proven ability to lead complex technical work packages or projects
• Strong background in applied mathematics and physics
• Coding experience in MATLAB or other languages such as Python or C++
• Experience working with customers and stakeholders, influencing technical decisions
• Demonstrable mentoring or technical leadership experience

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering (Physics, Mathematics or similar)
• Substantial relevant industry or research experience

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.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP). Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

PTP

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

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

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

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