Graduate Acoustic Stealth Scientist

Graduate Acoustic Stealth Scientist

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Graduate Acoustic Stealth Scientist at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Graduate Stealth Scientist, you will contribute to the development of advanced materials and technologies that enhance acoustic stealth capabilities in defence and security applications. Day-to-day, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to model, test, and analyze materials performance in acoustic environments, supporting the delivery of research and development projects from concept through to reporting and customer engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver high-quality data analysis and interpretation to support project and customer outcomes.
• Develop and apply modelling techniques to assess the acoustic performance of materials.
• Plan and execute experimental trials including materials characterisation and testing.
• Support project delivery to schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Produce technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Essential experience for the Graduate Stealth Scientist:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience with modelling or simulation tools such as MATLAB or similar.
• Understanding of acoustic physics, wave propagation, or materials science principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting.
• Good organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage tasks effectively.

Essential qualifications for the Graduate Stealth Scientist:

• Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated application of theoretical physics to practical or project-based work.

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you.

Location and Hours

This role is 37 hours per week, based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

About Farnborough Site

At our Farnborough site, exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, featuring high-energy laser technologies and our 5m pressurised wind tunnel with unique simulation capabilities in the UK. Our large research and development projects make it a real hub of creativity, research, and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams, and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies, constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realize your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and the local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.