Research and Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a talented Research and Development Specialist to join our team at Lifelancer in Luton, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the development of market-leading products, providing advanced capability and protection to UK platforms.

Job Overview

This is a hybrid working opportunity, with the possibility of office-based work at Luton, Bristol, or Lincoln. We offer flexible working arrangements, allowing you to enjoy a balanced life while delivering innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Contribute to early concept studies investigating new types of algorithms to improve threat detection at range.
  2. Support the development and implementation of data fusion across multiple sensor types.
  3. Develop simulators used in supporting test and validation of processing solutions.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD, EngD, or other relevant research experience within a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths subject. Additionally, you should possess:

  • Experience of collaborating with others either within your research group or wider afield.
  • A drive for continuously improving your own skills and knowledge.
  • A methodical approach to solving large complex problems.
  • Experience in planning, leading, and overseeing technical research or development tasks.
  • An appreciation of the Systems Engineering process.
  • Coding skills, preferably using Matlab and Simulink.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, estimated to be around £60,000 per annum, based on industry standards and location. Additional benefits include:

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Ongoing personal development opportunities, including access to thousands of online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • A pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
  • Employee discount schemes.
  • Family-friendly policies.
  • Positive support for the Reserve Forces.
About Us

Lifelancer is a talent-hiring platform connecting professionals with opportunities in Life Sciences, Pharma, and IT domains. If you're passionate about advancing technology and making a difference, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.



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