The Role
As a Principal Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in electronic warfare research and development, helping to shape the development of next-generation sensing systems that operate in complex and contested electromagnetic environments.
You will join a team of around forty scientists and engineers. Day-to-day, operating largely autonomously, you will lead and deliver complex research and development projects, guide multi-disciplinary teams, work closely with defence customers, and drive innovation in RF sensing, signal processing and system performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Working directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver high-impact outcomes
2. Providing technical leadership across electronic warfare projects
3. Leading research, development and delivery of advanced RF sensing and signal processing solutions
4. Coaching and mentoring engineers and scientists within the team
5. Driving innovation and maintaining high technical standards
6. Supporting business development and future capability growth
Essential experience of the Principal Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer:
7. Deep expertise in electronic warfare / surveillance, including algorithms / techniques, associated signal processing and system knowledge
8. Understanding of RF transmitters, and how system parameters drive performance of the electronic warfare system
9. Experience leading complex technical projects and multi-disciplinary teams
10. Experience technically leading large, complex bids for research and development programmes, driving business development
11. Experience working with defence customers or in regulated, mission-critical environments
12. High level presentation and report writing skills
Desirable / helpful experience:
Previous experience of some of the following depending on particular specialism:
13. Detailed knowledge of techniques such as trilateration, time and frequency difference of arrival
14. Developing and analysing algorithms using MATLAB and/or Python
15. Signal processing (e.g. filtering, spectral analysis)
16. Applied use of machine learning / AI
17. Direction finding antenna
18. Radar backend processing and algorithm research
19. Controlled software development
20. Undertaking / running trials, trial data analysis and performance assessment
21. Complex problem solving
22. Working with defence customers and suppliers
Essential qualifications for the Principal Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer:
23. Degree in Science or Engineering or a nationally recognised equivalent
24. Significant post-graduate 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 Malvern. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Malvern
The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
25. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
26. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
27. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
28. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
29. 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
30. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.