PNT Research & Strategy Leader (Defence)

Dstl; Idmiston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dstl is seeking a scientific leader for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities. You will guide research across the PNT portfolio to shape future capability, coordinating with government, industry and academia to deliver impact for defence and national security.

You will lead or influence major programmes, develop strategies and plans, and provide high-level technical advice to support strategic decisions while ensuring sovereign PNT sources for the UK.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of Positioning, Navigation and Timing technologies, capabilities, vulnerabilities and future trends.
• Experience leading or influencing significant scientific, engineering or research programmes.
• Experience developing research strategies, technical plans or future capability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership across PNT research activities, aligned to Defence needs and priorities.
• Deliver authoritative technical advice that informs strategy, policy development and capability planning.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritise emerging technologies, threats and opportunities for UK PNT capabilities.

Skills

PNT technologies

research leadership

strategic thinking

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Dstl is seeking a scientific leader for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities. You will guide research across the PNT portfolio to shape future capability, coordinating with government, industry and academia to deliver impact for defence and national security.

You will lead or influence major programmes, develop strategies and plans, and provide high-level technical advice to support strategic decisions while ensuring sovereign PNT sources for the UK.