Opportunities in Sensors and Countermeasures

Dstl's Sensors and Countermeasures Department undertakes research and evaluates technological solutions and advice for a range of critical problems. We provide the capability to understand threats and exploit sensor and countermeasure technology for MOD.

This work is immensely interesting and constantly challenging. Join our team of Scientists and Engineers and you'll be able to experiment, innovate and find creative solutions to some of the UK's most sensitive projects. What's more, you'll be responsible for work that makes a very real difference to the protection of lives at sea, on land and in the air.

What we offer

We are currently looking for creative and innovative people to join our team across a number of roles and at all levels of seniority. If you have the expertise to contribute within this high-calibre environment, we can offer you the chance to flourish professionally while working on projects that help to protect the UK forces.

Search and apply

We have a number of specific vacancies available, so please explore the appropriate topic for further details and application forms. Application forms should be sent to dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk

Our specific vacancies are grouped into the following areas:

• Sensor Systems: Expert advice on individual and multiple sensor systems for all military platforms in all domains and environments.
• EO Protection: Using Electro Optic systems to counter EO threats.
• Threat Evaluation: Supporting military tactics and countermeasure development.
• Electronic Warfare and Navigation: Devise and utilise electronic systems to determine the disposition and intent of our adversaries.
• RF Countermeasures: Developing ways of using Radio Frequency systems to protect the armed forces.

We would also welcome speculative applications from people who are interested in the capability areas, but don’t feel the specific roles perfectly suit your knowledge and skills. If this is the case, please send your CV with salary expectations to dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk

If you have recently graduated and would like to apply but are not sure of which role best suits you can apply for a career through our Graduate recruitment scheme.