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Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury
About the job
Summary
Dstl provides in-Government Science and Technology support on highly sensitive issues of national security, working with colleagues in the Home Office; the Department for Transport; the Centre for the Protection of the National Infrastructure, and the National Cyber Programme with MOD and Cabinet Office.
In order to achieve this Dstl employs some of the world's brightest people. We're always on the lookout for talented, creative, dedicated and innovative individuals to join us. Every single person, role, and team in our organisation plays its part in helping keep the country safe.
We currently have requirements for Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Degree Apprentices to join our team from September 2022.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
In order to achieve this Dstl employs some of the world's brightest people. We're always on the lookout for talented, creative, dedicated and innovative individuals to join us. Every single person, role, and team in our organisation plays its part in helping keep the country safe.
We currently have requirements for Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Degree Apprentices to join our team from September 2022.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
During the programme you will work in different areas of Dstl including the following groups:
Energetic Technologies Group
The core expertise of the Energetic Technologies Group lies in the science of propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. The Group uses a range of scientific methods including laboratory, field testing and physics-based modelling to inform the provision and assurance of solutions. We are also responsible for the recovery and exploitation of conventional weapons from military and other overseas theatres in support of Defence Intelligence Capability Assessment (DI-CA) programmes.
The group is made up of 9 teams:
Energetic Technologies Group
The core expertise of the Energetic Technologies Group lies in the science of propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. The Group uses a range of scientific methods including laboratory, field testing and physics-based modelling to inform the provision and assurance of solutions. We are also responsible for the recovery and exploitation of conventional weapons from military and other overseas theatres in support of Defence Intelligence Capability Assessment (DI-CA) programmes.
The group is made up of 9 teams:
- Energetics Characterisation and Advice Team
- Energetics Early Careers
- Energetics Enclosure Management Team
- Explosive Render Safe Techniques Team
