Aerothermodynamic Modeller
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Department
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Location
- Dstl Portsdown West
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- SEO
- Salary
- £41,341 to £47,139
- Closing
- 10 days left
- Profession
- Analysis and Statistics, Science
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- DV
- Working pattern
- Flexible working, Full-time
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Dstl Strategic Systems Delivery Team, who develop and exploit expertise in strategic offensive & defensive weapon system analysis. Our UK and world-leading analysts ensure the capabilities of worldwide strategic weapons systems are understood and accurately factored into government decision-making.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, often requiring responses to time-critical and high-priority requests. Success in the role will depend on your ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, manage competing priorities and remain calm and effective under pressure while delivering high-quality scientific outputs.
Why Join Us?
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.
What they’re looking for
- We looking for someone who has:
- A degree in one of the following relevant disciplines:
- Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Physics / Maths
- You will have a strong background in Fluid dynamics and aerodynamics and experience of working with CFD tools.
- Full information about the person specification can be found in the Job Profile at the bottom of this advert
- 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 full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours you’ll be assessed on
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Job description
In this role you will provide in-depth specialist aerodynamic and aerothermal expertise to support UK defence decision-making and capability development. You will use your judgement to reach evidence based conclusions and contribute scientific expertise to our customers through a variety of communication methods.
For further details, please see the job profile at the bottom of this advert.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Selection process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will take place week commencing the 2nd November with interviews to be arranged from the 16th November at Portsdown West
Your interview will consist of behavioural and technical competency-based questions. You will also be required to deliver a 10 - 15-minute presentation. Further details for the presentation will be provided to candidates invited to interview.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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