Electromagnetic Scientist

Physics, Maths, Electrical.

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as an Electromagnetic Scientist at our Farnborough site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge electromagnetic technology and many of the industry’s most brilliant minds. 

Our work across all domains
From land to sea to air.

The Role:

As an Electromagnetic Scientist, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary working with sensitive and metamaterials as well as stealth technologies. You'll be involved in a range of incredibly exciting projects across electromagnetic research and design for both civil and military applications, within a range of areas which may include stealth materials, metamaterials, communications, electromagnetics and radio frequency.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, becoming a high level technical expert in your respective field. With various opportunities to develop business and academic acumen, with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  

Day-to-day, you’ll: 

  • Support with research and development, applying theory to a range of new electromagnetic materials.  
  • Carry out computer modelling services for civilian and military applications
  • Support in a range of electromagnetic design, modelling and measurement techniques

This role is full-time, 37-hours per week, based at our Farnborough site with flexible, hybrid working from home options.

Experience of the Electromagnetic Scientist:

  • Relevant technical background associated with electromagnetics and STEM related subjects (ideally physics and mathematics)
  • A high level of competence in related subjects such as electromagnetic theory and design, electromagnetic measurement and modelling
  • You'll be supported in training and mentorship to bring you up to speed with a working knowledge of electromagnetic science.

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.

Qualifications for the Electromagnetic Scientist:

  • Relevant experience through a PHD, degree and/or industry experience within a relevant role.
  • Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Our Benefits

  • Adaptive and flexible working
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  • Matched contribution Pension Scheme, with Life Assurance
  • Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
  • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave. 
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. 
  • Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local communities.

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.~

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.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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. 

Security

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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  • Electrical
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  • Maths
  • Physics
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