Dstl's work matters — saving lives — both on the battlefield and on the home front.
Working at Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) can be very exciting from blowing things up and large–scale virtual wargames, to helping to design jet fighter ejector seats and working with underwater remote–controlled robots. Some Dstl staff go to the frontline to give critical scientific advice to senior military commanders and some are on call round–the–clock to deal with any chemical or biological threat in the UK.
Dstl provides science and engineering–based products, services and expertise to the government on defence and science issues and its mission is to create the winning edge for UK armed forces through the best use of science and technology.
Dstl tackles and solves some of the most challenging science and technology problems facing the government, armed forces and security services — wherever and whenever they arise.
Careers at Dstl cover applied sciences, biological and health sciences, physical sciences and engineering, through to project management and finance.
Dstl offers a range of rewards and benefits to help graduates progress their careers and there is a strong emphasis on continued personal development with ongoing relevant training. Dstl encourages its employees to make the most of their potential from achieving professional chartered status and sponsorship for further relevant qualifications to offering secondments and mentors. There are also flexible working hours so people can fit a career around their lifestyle.
And it may seem a bit early to be thinking about it...but Dstl benefits include a choice of valuable pension arrangements.