Electro-Optics Scientist Graduate
Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Early Careers – Graduate
Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate scientist (background in physics, chemistry or materials science) to join the Electro-Optical Physics and Vision Science (EO) team based at QinetiQ Farnborough, Hampshire. The EO team sits within the Stealth and Smart Technologies business area of the company’s UK Defence sector.
Key Accountabilities
* Work with subject matter experts to contribute to technical tasks related to EO/infra‑red (IR) materials research in line with customer delivery activity.
* Deliver and analyse materials characterisation measurements, e.g. UV‑VIS‑NIR spectrophotometers or Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers.
* After training, undertake and evaluate multi‑sensor measurements using camera, sensors, radiometers and other equipment in the laboratory and during field trials.
* Analyse and correlate experimental data with modelled predictions.
* Manage laboratory operations, coordinating with Facilities and Operations teams, including equipment calibration and technical capability maintenance.
* Account for managing own time and technical delivery progress, while keeping accurate technical records and logs.
* Participate in field trial work which may take place across the UK.
* Communicate scientific findings clearly and unambiguously, providing a high level of written and oral communication skills for delivery of presentations and reports appropriate for the audience.
Key Capabilities
* Basic understanding and experience of spectrometers/spectrophotometers, including UV‑VIS‑NIR spectrophotometers and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers.
* Experience with imaging systems such as radiometers or spectroradiometers.
* Interest in developing programming skills, ideally in MATLAB.
* Evidence of understanding experimental design.
* Interest in developing aptitude for writing technical reports and/or papers.
Experience & Qualifications
This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree qualification in a STEM subject (ideally physics, chemistry, or materials science), with an additional research‑based qualification (e.g. MSc, etc.).
Desirable but not essential: prior understanding of electro‑optics and light‑matter interactions.
Security
All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found at UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK.
Benefits
* On‑demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms.
* Coaching and mentoring.
* 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday.
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
* Employee discount portal.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee‑led networks.
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