Scientist

An opportunity has arisen for a Scientist to join our Staffordshire based client in Underwater Measurement Systems Department within the Research team. Reporting to the Research Team Leader, the successful candidate will carry out a vital role within a dedicated team of Scientists. The successful candidate will be undertaking studies and developing software and system designs related to vessel systems and underwater measurement ranges dealing primarily with electromagnetic fields. The candidate will work closely with other team members developing technical solutions to successfully meet project objectives.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will work on a range of scientific, modelling and programming activities from bid to delivery in a variety of the following areas:

• Magnetic and electric source modelling

• Electromagnetic field propagation in conducting and non-conducting media

• Finite Element Analysis & Boundary Element Analysis

• Underwater Signature Analysis (electromagnetic, acoustic, pressure, seismic)

• Numerical & Optimisation Methods

• Modern Control Theory

Personal attributes

• Be educated to a minimum of degree level in a scientific or mathematical discipline. A physics or mathematics degree preferred

• A post-graduate degree or experience in a physics or mathematical environment is desirable

• Be computer literate with good programming skills. Experience in C++ would be beneficial

• Experience in two or more of the following would be advantageous: electromagnetic modelling, Vector Fields FEA, COMSOL, MATLAB/Simulink

• Have good written English and report writing skills

• Ideally have presentation skills and training skills and be confident in a customer facing role

• Some travel is required which may include site work e.g. research or commissioning trials in the UK and worldwide

Important note: The successful candidate must be able to obtain relevant security vetting clearance required for the role.