Dstl's Sensors and Countermeasures Department provides technology solutions and advice for a huge range of critical problems. We provide the capability to understand threats and exploit sensor & countermeasure technology for MOD.
This work is immensely rewarding and constantly challenging. Join our team of Scientists and Engineers and you'll be pushing the boundaries of science on some of the UK's most sensitive projects. What's more, you'll be responsible for innovation 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 experiencing cutting-edge projects that make a very real difference.
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 to 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 in all domains and environments
- Sensor Technology: underpinning technologies for military defence systems
- Evaluation: For the support of military tactics and countermeasures development
- Surveillance: To devise and utilise electronic systems to determine the disposition and intent of our adversaries
- Platform Protection: For the development of countermeasure techniques to protect against threats to UK forces
- New Graduates: Join a centre of excellence for the specification, design and development of sensor systems across a range of platforms, from tanks and submarines to troops and military hardware.
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.
