Senior Sonar Systems Scientist

Our armed forces are facing a challenging, dynamic, evolving threat environment where modern threat platforms and systems present a significant challenge to the freedom of action and manoeuvre of UK maritime platforms in an increasingly contested underwater domain.

This role sits within the Sonar Systems team and you will bring your scientific knowledge and skills to maximise operational effectiveness for UK maritime platforms. Your work will have a direct impact on frontline operations.

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.

This role requires collaboration with other government departments, agencies, industry and academia. Within the team you will have the opportunity to shape and drive your future career and became an expert in your field.

In this role you will:

• Work within a team of acoustic analysts, scientists, modellers and marine architects / engineers on a varied portfolio of scientific engineering activities.
• Advance work in acoustic signature analysis, software modelling tools, the understanding of oceanic environments, underwater acoustics and acoustic modelling, together with those physical attributes of naval architectural designs that affect the acoustic signature.
• Support acoustic analysis by providing modelling solutions and studies through scientific engagement by collating and exploiting physical and scientific evidence.

For more information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below.

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

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.

If you are a current Dstl employee you must ensure your line manager is aware of your application and the potential situation regarding release dates.

At the application stage, we will assess your submitted application against the essential criteria set out in the job profile.

Sifting will take place from the 30th October with interviews to be arranged from the 25th November, interviews will take place virtually via MS Teams.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.