Applied Science Technician

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 an Applied Science Technician 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 an Applied Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the development of innovative materials and technologies that enhance QinetiQ's cutting edge research and experimentation capabilities. Day to day, you'll work in a hands on laboratory environment delivering prototyping, manufacturing, and testing activities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to produce, evaluate, and refine materials and structures across a range of applied science programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and manufacture of test samples using laboratory production equipment
• Conducting physical testing and evaluation of materials to assess performance and compliance
• Supporting programme delivery through collaboration with task leads and technical teams
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, stock levels and quality assurance of materials
• Producing technical outputs such as data plots for inclusion in reports
• Managing workload and ensuring safe laboratory practices including risk assessments

Essential experience of the Applied Science Technician:

• Basic computer literacy
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks and priorities
• Flexible approach to a wide range of laboratory and technical activities
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and work with minimal supervision

Essential qualifications for the Applied Science Technician:

• GCSE level qualifications or equivalent
• Relevant vocational qualification or apprenticeship in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline
• Evidence of continued professional development or willingness to undertake further training

This role is 37 hours per week based onsite at our Farnborough site.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state of the art facility, with high energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is 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.

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 local community

Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.