Engineer opportunities
- Employer
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
- Location
- Portsdown West, Fareham or Porton Down, Salisbury
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2021
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- Discipline
- Aerospace & Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Systems
- Sector
- Aerospace & Aviation, Communications, Defence, Software & Hardware, Cyber Security
- Job Type
- Graduate, Early Career, Engineer, Senior & Chartered Engineer
Job Details
Engineer opportunities
Portsdown West, Fareham or Porton Down, Salisbury
At Dstl, there’s unlimited scope for diverse minds. Our incredible range of projects requires the expertise and perspectives of all kinds of amazing people. Our Engineers design and integrate avionics mission systems, research materials and armour and prototype advanced autonomous control systems. They work out in the field and in the lab working on everything from electronics to aircraft carriers. In short, our Engineers’ work is hugely varied - just like our Engineers themselves.
Whether you specialise in systems, electronic, aeronautical, mechanical, software or communications, you’ll be encouraged to bring your own perspective, background and thinking to the role. That’s one of the things that makes our organisation unique.
What’s more, our work has a real impact. We’re supporting the defence and security of the UK – with hundreds of projects underway at any given time. So the variety really is unlimited. Which means that an inquisitive mind-set will be as essential as your technical expertise.
Where will your talents take you?
Find out more and apply today.
Company
About us
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science inside UK defence and security. A proven national asset, Dstl is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) providing world class expertise and delivering cutting-edge science and technology for the benefit of the nation and allies.
Who we are
Dstl is one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field.
Dstl supplies specialist services to MOD and wider government, working collaboratively with external partners in industry and academia worldwide, providing expert research, specialist advice and invaluable operational support.
We are innovative, collaborative and impactful.
Our responsibilities
Our responsibilities include:
- supplying sensitive and specialist science and technology services for MOD and wider government
- providing and facilitating expert advice, analysis and assurance on defence procurement
- leading on the MOD’s science and technology programme
- understanding risks and opportunities through horizon-scanning
- acting as a trusted interface between MOD, wider government, the private sector and academia to provide science and technology support to military operations by the UK and her allies
- championing and developing science and technology skills across MOD
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