Sustaining Scientist: Detection Systems & Data

Viceroy Engineering; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Viceroy Engineering is seeking a Sustaining Scientist to support and enhance market-leading detection systems used across aviation and critical infrastructure. You will design experiments, analyse data, and contribute to product development and regulatory support.

The role requires a PhD in Chemistry or Physics (preferred) with excellent report writing and communication skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional external testing are part of the job.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Physics or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience planning and conducting experimental investigations.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience working with analytical instrumentation in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute scientific experiments to investigate product performance.
• Analyse complex datasets and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Support the introduction of new capabilities into existing products.
• Contribute to algorithm development and performance optimisation activities.
• Provide scientific expertise to Product Managers, engineers, customers and regulators.
• Produce clear technical reports, presentations and documentation.
• Investigate product issues and identify root causes through structured experimentation.
• Support scientific aspects of products and consumables throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across product management, engineering and science functions.
• Occasionally supporting external testing, trials and industry events.

Skills

Experimental planning

Data analysis

Analytical instrumentation

Technical report writing

Scientific communication

Independent working

Problem solving

Security clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Physics

Master's degree + industrial experience (desirable)

Tools

Ion Mobility Spectrometry

Mass Spectrometry

Spectroscopy

Analytical instrumentation development

Job description

Viceroy Engineering is seeking a Sustaining Scientist to support and enhance market-leading detection systems used across aviation and critical infrastructure. You will design experiments, analyse data, and contribute to product development and regulatory support.

The role requires a PhD in Chemistry or Physics (preferred) with excellent report writing and communication skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional external testing are part of the job.