Optical Scientist / Engineer

QinetiQ. ,
Orpington, Greater London
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Optical Scientist / Engineer The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electro- Optical/ Infrared Materials Scientist to join a leading Global Defence Technology & Security organisation. You will work within the Applied Sciences & Products business unit, based at their site in Hampshire. Responsibilities You will be a part of the Electro-optic Sciences team within Applied Science and be actively involved in developing bespoke solutions for novel applications across the breadth of QinetiQ's business. Your responsibilities will include: • Deliver technical tasks relating to EO/IR materials and devices - and EO/IR measurements in line with contracted activity. This will include; hands on development of prototype materials, laboratory and field measurements with EO/IR sensors. • Managing facilities and laboratories containing unique and high value equipment. • Work across a variety of internal and external programmes. • Be accountable for managing your own time and technical progress in order to meet agreed goals and deadlines. Requirements & Essential Qualifications • Appropriate scientific qualifications, for example degree level physics or chemistry (BSc/ MChem / MPhys) or similar. • Experience of research programmes involving materials testing and trials. • Experience of writing technical reports and technical record keeping is desirable • Experience working with optical and/or infrared measurement instrumentation. • Experience of applied laboratory work/ formulation of materials and coatings. • Experience of Mat lab or other industry modelling or data visualisation packages would be beneficial. Security Clearance You will be a UK national. If successful, you will be put through Ministry of Defence security clearance procedures. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the criteria, apply online today to be considered for an interview

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