Associate Electromagnetic Signature Analyst in Gosport

Location: Gosport, England, United Kingdom.

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time.

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

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 an Associate Electromagnetic Signature Analyst at either Portsmouth, Glasgow, or Plymouth, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Associate Electromagnetic Signature Analyst, you will undertake and support activities associated with electromagnetic measurements, both on shore and on‑board ships and submarines. You will also be involved in conducting research and development into the application of novel modelling techniques to electromagnetic signatures. Day‑to‑day, you’ll be accountable to the relevant Electromagnetics Team participating in various electromagnetic projects for both ships and submarines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with other analysts and team leads to ensure delivery of associated customer deliverables/reports
• Providing Data analysis and report writing
• Ranging involvement in a variety of capacities, both on board and shore side
• Assisting the EM ranging team with the development of innovative electromagnetic models
• Assisting in meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers and increasing the value of the EM ranging team to QinetiQ
• Providing detailed scientific customer reports to include ranging delivery and outputs to customers

Essential experience:

• IT literate to a good degree of competency across multiple software packages and networks
• The ability to provide analytical work with the ability to focus for extended periods
• Previous experience of producing high quality reports
• The ability to be self‑motivated, diligent, and enthusiastic to tackle new and difficult tasks
• A background in a scientific or engineering discipline with an aptitude for a methodical approach to analysis
• Previous experience in analysis, interpretation and reporting of analytical data types

Essential qualifications:

• A degree in physics, engineering, or computer science or alternatively a HNC level in engineering

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.

Multi‑Site

QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national 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.

Benefits:

• 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.