Senior Scientist

INZPIRE LTD; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Scientist at their Portsmouth Technology Park. The ideal candidate will lead advanced radar and signal processing activities, shape technical solutions, and mentor junior scientists. Candidates should have significant experience in the relevant fields, including algorithm development and strong coding skills in MATLAB or similar. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with hybrid working options to maintain operational success and team collaboration.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in radar, signal processing, algorithm development or modelling and simulation.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical work packages or projects.
• Strong background in applied mathematics and physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver advanced radar and signal processing activities.
• Shape technical solutions and lead modelling and simulation work.
• Mentor and develop junior scientists and engineers.

Skills

Radar experience

Signal processing

Algorithm development

Coding in MATLAB

Applied mathematics

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19360

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Scientist at our Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Scientist, you will lead and deliver advanced radar and signal processing activities, providing technical authority and direction across complex projects that directly support our customers and operational capability.

Day-to-day, you’ll be shaping technical solutions, leading modelling and simulation work, developing and validating algorithms, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact outcomes. You’ll also act as a subject matter expert, supporting bids, guiding technical strategy and mentoring junior scientists and engineers.

Your responsibilities

• Leading the development and optimisation of models, simulations and analytical tools
• Providing technical leadership across radar and signal processing projects
• Designing and assessing advanced signal processing chains and algorithms
• Interpreting complex datasets and presenting clear recommendations to customers
• Supporting bid activities and technical governance
• Mentoring and developing junior scientists and engineers

Essential experience of the Senior Scientist

• Significant experience in radar, signal processing, algorithm development or modelling and simulation
• Proven ability to lead complex technical work packages or projects
• Strong background in applied mathematics and physics
• Coding experience in MATLAB or other languages such as Python or C++
• Experience working with customers and stakeholders, influencing technical decisions
• Demonstrable mentoring or technical leadership experience

Essential qualifications for the Senior Scientist

• Degree in Science or Engineering (Physics, Mathematics or similar)
• Substantial relevant 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 Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP). Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

PTP

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

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 .www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• 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
• 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.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.