High Resolution Sonar Scientist
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Department
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Location
- Salisbury
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- HEO
- Salary
- £41,431 to £47,139
- Closing
- 5 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 Underwater Systems and Operations Delivery Team at Dstl. You will apply research to real world problems, develop and implement scientific based solutions in the underwater battlefield for UK defence and our international partners.
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.
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:
- Mathematics / Physics / Acoustics
- You will have a strong understanding of mathematics and/or physics particularity signal processing. Additionally you will possess programming skills in one or more scientific language with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
- 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
This advert says the panel will score you against these behaviours at HEO level. Each one links to worked examples.
Job description
In this role you will join a team at the forefront of underwater acoustics to investigate and develop new sonar algorithms and capabilities for contact detection, classification and localisation. You will work autonomously and within teams to provide expert advice to MOD customers and drive technological advances in the Royal Navy.
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 from the 28th October with interviews to be arranged on the 24th and 25th November at Porton Down.
Your interview will consist of behavioural and technical competency-based questions.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Practise before you apply
Civil Service panels score every answer against the Success Profiles behaviours at HEO level. Practise STAR answers and get them marked against the same framework.
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