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# Weapon Effects Analyst and Software Engineer

- **Company:** Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- **Location:** Fareham, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, MATLAB, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d1dbf2085bd93ff

## About the Role

We're looking for someone who can combine analytical thinking with software development skills and enjoys solving complex technical problems.

You should have:

 * Experience developing, validating, or assuring analytical models and software tools.
 * Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
 * Experience using modelling and simulation techniques to solve technical challenges.
 * Coding experience, ideally in MATLAB.
 * The ability to interpret complex data and deliver robust, evidence-based conclusions.
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills., * Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline., Physics, Maths, or Engineering degree., * Delivering at Pace
 * Communicating and Influencing
 * Making Effective Decisions
 * Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

 * Describe how you would investigate the discrepancy and determine whether the results are genuine or caused by an error in the data, analysis, or software.”, This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

## Description

* Deliver high-quality weapon effects analysis and modelling to support Defence and Government decision-making.
 * Develop, maintain, and improve the analytical models and software tools used across the business.
 * Apply and advance physics-based and empirical modelling techniques to assess weapon effects and collateral damage.
 * Conduct research to improve the accuracy, assurance, and credibility of our analytical methods.
 * Communicate technical findings clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
 * Collaborate with colleagues, customers, industry partners, and international stakeholders to share expertise and enhance capability.
 * Contribute to the future development of weapon effects methodologies, standards, and best practice across Defence., Sifting will take place week commencing the 19th October with interviews to be arranged on the 12th & 18th November 2026, interviews will be based at Dstl Portsdown West & consist of a behavioural & technical interview, this will include a short brief on a relevant piece of work showing your technical background.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting .

See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.