Dstl Portsdown West. 60% of time will be required at Dstl, MoD or customer/supplier sites Job Summary Have you got experience working on radar systems? Are you an engineer with experience of radio frequency or radar and software? Are you looking to make a real difference in the UK defence area? If so, Dstl is recruiting for someone like you Join Our Strategic Systems Group (SSG) Which Provides Advice On All Aspects Of Ballistic Missile Defence From Technology Through To Emerging Policy. The Group Provides Their Advice Based On Experiences, Knowledge And Abilities Expressed Through Modelling and simulation techniques. Expertise in large scale battle modelling. Knowledge of Radar systems. Your new role will help anticipate the next generation of strike & defensive missile systems in order to ensure the long term safety and defence of the UK. You Will Bring In-depth knowledge of radar or RF principles Knowledge of electromagnetic signial principles Experience analysing remote datasets Effective communication skills We will give you the opportunity to support a unique UK defence capability on behalf of MOD, fantastic learning and development opportunities as well as the other perks of being a civil servant. Find out more from the candidate information pack on Civil Service Jobs. Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. Job Description In this role you will: Provide impartial, evidence based advice and technical assurance to project teams and customers to enable them to make informed decisions Provide radar advice through system modelling and performance analysis e.g. working with Matlab /Python/C++ for code prototyping. Lead/support the development of radars and associated technology, including novel approaches to the design, assessment and testing Analyse data collected from real-world radar assets uniquely available within MOD Work in close collaboration with wider UK and allied intelligence community Undertake technical review of design and acceptance documentation and provide specialist advice at design reviews; support testing and evaluation trials In This Role You Will Provide impartial, evidence based advice and technical assurance to project teams and customers to enable them to make informed decisions Provide radar advice through system modelling and performance analysis e.g. working with Matlab /Python/C++ for code prototyping. Lead/support the development of radars and associated technology, including novel approaches to the design, assessment and testing Analyse data collected from real-world radar assets uniquely available within MOD Work in close collaboration with wider UK and allied intelligence community Undertake technical review of design and acceptance documentation and provide specialist advice at design reviews; support testing and evaluation trials Person specification Essential Technical Skills Communicating complex ideas; Delivering to deadlines; Collaborative working; Knowledge of RF and / or radar system principles; Knowledge of electromagnetic signal principles; Essential Experience Experience of working with RF systems (e.g. radar, ECM, communications) Experience of using software models and simulation tools Experience of developing software models and simulations tools using MATLAB, Python and / or C++ programming languages. Experience of digital signal processing Important Information Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require full Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Qualifications Degree based in Physics, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Working Together Benefits Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working: Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms. Pension Alongside your salary Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes a minimum of £10,941 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. The application will consist of a CV and personal statement, please show where your skills and experiences meet the essential criteria laid out above. The sift will be completed by 27th March and interviews will be held week commencing 7th April. The interview will assess your technical skills in relation to the job profile in the candidate information pack, and the behaviours listed below. We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitmentdstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact Name : Dstl Recruitment Team Email : dstlrecruitmentdstl.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dstlrecruitmentdstl.gov.uk Further information Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitmentdstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days. Should we be unable to resolve your complaint you have the option to escalate this to the Civil Service Commission.