Optical Materials Researcher

4 weeks ago

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom QinetiQ Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking an Optical Materials Scientist to join our team at QinetiQ, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts.

As an Optical Materials Scientist, you will be responsible for designing and developing novel electro-optic technologies, informed by hands-on materials research and experimentation. You will contribute to the development of advanced optical materials, which will lead to better surveillance systems and sensors that help protect people and infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include:
  1. Contributing to and leading technical tasks relating to materials, devices, and measurements.
  2. Conducting materials prototyping by designing, modelling, synthesising, formulating, applying, and characterising novel materials and coatings.
  3. Preparing, designing, and participating in laboratory experiments and outdoor trials.
  4. Providing advice and consultancy for internal and external programmes and bids.
  5. Managing your own time and technical progress to meet agreed goals and deadlines.
  6. Maintaining detailed technical reports and logs.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:
  1. A good understanding of interactions between materials and electromagnetic radiation.
  2. Proficiency in using spectrometers and other laboratory test equipment, including spectrometers, imagers, and thermal analysis.
  3. Experience in formulating coatings, inks, and dyes.
  4. Knowledge of scientific programming languages, such as Matlab.

Benefits

As a QinetiQ employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including a matched contribution pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, health cash plan, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. You will also have access to an employee discount portal, holiday trading, and the opportunity to participate in payroll giving and volunteering.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.

If you are a motivated and experienced Optical Materials Scientist looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at QinetiQ.

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