Job Description

Job title: Radio Frequency Effects Principal Scientist

Location: Farnborough

Company: QinetiQ

About the Role:

The role is required to lead research and development related to novel high power radio frequency systems. The primary focus of the team is to provide expertise to customers on the topic of High Power Radio Frequency (HPRF) and Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapons (RF DEW) and the impact these systems can have on commercial and military electronics. The team also delivers innovative research on this subject. The successful applicant will be a recognised subject matter expert in the field of RF effects and have a proven background of leading successful projects in this area.

What will I be doing?

• Using subject matter expertise to lead and technically assure research projects.
• Innovating to generate novel HPRF concepts and systems that may lead to new IP.
• Supporting the technical development of junior team members
• Championing QinetiQ thought leadership in RF DEW, including publication in professional journals and presenting at international conferences.
• Providing RF safety leadership both internally and in delivery of RF safety projects for customers.
• Maintaining and develop relationships with new and existing customers.
• Providing technical leadership for RF DEW projects.
• Collaborate across QinetiQ disciplines and business areas to maximise value added to customers.
• Support the continual development of the QinetiQ RF DEW capability through engagement with Delivery Teams, Capability leaders, Business Development and innovation.

What do I need?

• Degree or recognised equivalent in Physics or Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline. Higher level specialist qualifications such as a Masters or PhD is desirable
• Deep Expertise in the domain of RF or microwave Physics/engineering and current knowledge of UK MOD (and other nations organisations) priorities in Radio RF DEW. Typically at least 9 years\' recent experience of working in this or a related field.
• A record of successfully leading people and projects related to RF systems and effects
• Experience of leading safely and successfully leading test programmes that use of radio frequency measurement systems.
• Contribution to UK RF DEW programmes
• Excellent analytical skills, as well as good evaluative judgement based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in novel situations.
• Uncompromising safety attitude and understanding of managing how the practical risks associated with HPRF and microwave testing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to adapt information/style appropriate to the audience.
• An understanding of concepts and procedures related to Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety. An ability to convey how they relate to the delivery of technical work.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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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 an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture .

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You\'ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what\'s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that 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 that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.

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