At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced technologies for national security in defence.
- Company: Innovative SME focused on applied innovation in defence technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension, private medical care, and career development.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for skills development and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong academic background and experience in product development.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
This company and role focus on applied innovation in the defence sector: advanced technologies applicable to national security.
The role will include broad product design and development, analysis, computational modelling and prototyping.
Areas of interest include sensing, imaging, signals, navigation and communications.
This may be through optics, radar, sonar, acoustics and/or electromagnetics, thermal methods, fluidics.
Analogue wave effects of interest include propagation, penetration, interference and systemic interactions.
Algorithm design and applications of AI and machine learning are of interest.
You will have: A strong academic background, including a degree from a top university, a relevant master’s or ideally a Ph D, top A-level grades.
Light to extensive commercial-grade product development experience, whether literally commercial or through pragmatic R&D.
A speciality in several of the areas outlined above.
British nationality and eligibility for UK security clearance.
Prior expertise planning and proposing innovation, engaging with stakeholders, influencing decision makers, responding to stakeholder or client enquiries, and presenting your work.
Strong client-facing skills to match your research expertise.
Any prior experience with R&D budgets, resource planning and accountability may be useful.
You will join a growing SME with a strong pedigree and technology focus, working amongst fellow scientists and engineers and with the best facilities available.
Their environment is inclusive, low on red tape, encourages support, collaboration, and innovation.
Skills development is anticipated to progress your career.
A highly competitive salary and good benefits are available, including enhanced pension and private medical care.
The role is office-based, with plenty of parking available and proximity to public transport.
Please note: even if you don’t have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest – we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to.
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Applied Physicist - Defence Technologies employer: ECM Selection
This defence company is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where talented electronics engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth through mentorship and project leadership opportunities, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation in high-stakes projects. Located just north of Cheltenham, employees benefit from competitive remuneration packages, including regular salary reviews and a generous pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
