Strike Weapon Systems Analyst

Role overview

Location and working arrangements

• The role requires attendance at a Dstl location and government, Ministry of Defence or partner premises for 60% of working time.
• Subject to business needs and line-manager agreement, some workplace and home-based working may be possible as a non-contractual arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analysis and technical advice for strike weapon procurement and capability development.
• Lead analytical studies and work packages and ensure robust, timely outputs.
• Assess weapon capability, performance and effectiveness using modelling, simulation, trial evidence and research.
• Work with military, government and industry partners to understand requirements and inform decisions.
• Manage technical, delivery and safety risks; support colleagues through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Improve analytical methods and champion security, health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management.

Essential technical skills and experience

• Weapon effectiveness, lethality, survivability, vulnerability and target analysis.
• Modelling and simulation; systems analysis and capability assessment.
• Requirements analysis, technical problem solving, model verification, validation and technical assurance.
• Experience delivering complex scientific, technical or analytical studies and developing, applying or assuring analytical models and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information and provide evidence-based advice to customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications and eligibility

• A STEM degree is required; a strong Physics or Maths component is ideal.
• Applicants must be UK Nationals and able to obtain a high level of security clearance.
• The posting specifies five years' UK residence for full UK security clearance and ten years for roles requiring Developed Vetting.

Compensation

• Salary range is £41,431–£47,139, dependent on skills and experience.
• A Civil Service Pension is offered with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Contract and working pattern

• The position is permanent.
• Working patterns include flexible working, full-time and job share.