Senior Scientist in Malvern

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 Malvern 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 electronic warfare research and development, helping to shape the next generation of sensing and RF technologies for defence customers. Day‑to‑day, you’ll undertake complex technical assignments across radar and EW, providing specialist analysis, developing algorithms and models, supporting customer programmes, and guiding junior team members while working closely with industry and MOD stakeholders to deliver innovative, high‑impact solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering complex radar and electronic warfare engineering tasks
• Developing and applying advanced signal processing and algorithm solutions
• Supporting system design, modelling, testing and performance assessment activities
• Working directly with customers to define requirements and present technical outputs
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance within the team
• Contributing to innovation and the development of new capabilities and business opportunities

Essential experience of the Senior Scientist

• Demonstrable expertise in radar and/or passive RF sensing, ideally in a defence context
• Experience across radar waveform design, signal processing, modelling or algorithm development
• Ability to lead and coordinate technical work within a specialist team
• Strong problem‑solving skills applied to complex, non‑routine technical challenges
• Experience working with customers and stakeholders in a delivery‑focused environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly

Essential qualifications for the Senior Scientist

• Degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional qualification
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain UK Security Clearance, potentially up to DV level

This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern. Hybrid working patterns are available.

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.

Our 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 willing to go through DV Clearance.