Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Turning defence requirements from the armed forces into clear research problems and project goals.
Designing experiments, simulations or prototypes for systems such as missiles, radars or electronic warfare equipment.
Writing code, building circuit or material models, and running tests in the lab or at field ranges.
Analysing test data to check the performance, reliability and safety of a system.
Working with engineers and technicians to build sub-systems and integrate them into larger platforms.
Preparing technical reports and presenting findings at project reviews to senior scientists and officials.
Following new research and global defence technology trends while keeping to strict security and documentation rules.
