Graduate Scientist

GRADUATE SCIENTIST – FARNBOROUGH – CONTRACT – 9 MONTHS

My client is an expert in developing Aerospace systems for the MOD; due to increased workload they are looking for a Graduate Scientist to join them for an initial 9 month contract.
The post will be in the EO Materials and Vision Science Group (EO Group). This team is comprised of physicists, materials scientists and engineers. The post will involve collaboratively researching and analysing novel materials and structures in order to generate future stealth and camouflage solutions. Image and camera calibration and processing are also involved.

The successful applicant will be line managed by a senior member of the EO Group and they will be allocated work dependant on project need. Technically the post holders will work under the direction of senior Group members, the project technical lead and project managers.

The EO Materials and Vision Science Group is an integrated part of the Research services and the Stealth Materials business and as such offers and accepts support from the Acoustic Stealth Materials, RF Stealth and other teams when required by the business or projects.
To be successful in applying for this role you must be eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities:
-Conduct and collaborate on research and work some or all of the following areas:
-Physics of electromagnetic (dielectric and metallic) materials in infrared and visible bands.
-Materials and coatings chemistry.
-Signature assessment trials and data analysis.
-Research in related emerging science and technology developments.

In addition you may need to:
-Conduct briefs to customers and colleagues when necessary.
-Prepare customer and technical reports and presentations as required.
-Deliver work within agreed time frames and budget.

Knowledge and Experience:
-Degree or equivalent in Physics or Materials Science
-Masters or further Degree
-Membership of a relevant professional institute.
-Some experience is required in at least one of the following areas is required:
-Physics of electromagnetic materials in infrared and visible bands.
-Data processing and manipulation. Generation of numerical models using programming language or commercial programmes such as MatLab.
-Optics, Photonics, Metamaterials, or Plasmonics;

Key Words: MatLab, Physics, Material, Stealth, Aerospace, Chemistry, Coating, Analysis

For more information or to apply please apply
Paul Randall