Typhoon Trials Analyst - 41 Test and Evaluation Squadron

Job summary

41 Test and Evaluation Squadron (41 TES) is responsible for the evaluation of weapons, sensors and associated systems on the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Our work ensures the effectiveness of the platform and enables the delivery of new capabilities for use on military operations, whether air policing in the Baltics, close air support in the Middle East, Quick Reaction Alert of UK airspace or preparation for high end modern warfare.

We are currently in need of an additional junior analyst to join the unit’s operational analysis team, providing scientific and technical support to the evaluation of Typhoon’s weapons, sensors and mission systems.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

41 TES is based at RAF Coningsby and operates a fleet of 6 Typhoon aircraft with a compliment of test pilots, trial managers, operational analysts, engineers and support staff. The operational analyst team at 41 TES consists of up to 10 civil servants from the wider Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC) Operational Research Branch (ORB). As an integral part of 41 TES business the team ensures that all evaluation activities are planned in accordance with good scientific practice, collect the required data and analyse the results using appropriate graphical, statistical and engineering techniques.

Successful applicants will develop their technical knowledge of the Typhoon platform and use it to interpret the vast quantities of data generated from simulation, ground, and airborne test events. Reporting to one of our technical leads for weapons or mission systems, you will begin by conducting discrete packages of analysis then developing your skills to define the requirements of data collection before leading your own complex evaluations of specific weapon, sensors or mission systems.

Success in the role will see you acting as the Trial Scientific Officer (TSO) for new and emerging capabilities. Working effectively with our pilots and trial managers together with leading engineers from industry, your work will be conducted primarily from RAF Coningsby, but also detached to various test facilities located in the UK, Europe and the USA.

Typical duties include:

• Research and self-learning to develop an understanding of combat air related technologies.
• Preparation of trial aim and objectives. Assisting with the development of test points, test profiles andprocedures.
• Determining data requirements and monitoring data collection, reduction and processing.
• Applying suitable mathematical and/or engineering data analysis techniques.
• Presentation of results through technical reports and briefing material.
• Development of software toolsets for the processing and analysis of fast jet test data.
• Support future capability development, including tactical development.

With experience there will also be the opportunity to mentor/manage placement students and graduate trainees.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who has:

• A scientific and/or engineering background with a particular interest in Defence/Combat Air related technologies.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to learn a variety of analytical techniques to convert raw data into information/insight.
• The ability to solve technical problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Coding skills for toolset/software development (ability to develop the skills to work within our predominately MATLAB coding environment)
• The flexibility to rapidly adapt to changes in the work that is carried out day-to-day and efficiently gain knowledge in new and unfamiliar technological areas.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, including technical writing and the delivery of technical presentations/briefs.

Our team currently includes Aerospace Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Mathematicians and Physicists.

Specific job related training will be provided making use of formal Defence/RAF courses, self-directed research, mentoring from senior members of the team and close supervision through your initial tasks.

Behaviours

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Technical skills

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

• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge – Applying knowledge
• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge – Designing systems and solutions
• Government Science and Engineering - Communicating science and engineering for government –Providing and handling evidence
• Government Operational Research - Knowledge and application of OR skills and techniques

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge – Applying knowledge
• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge – Designing systems and solutions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Free onsite gym (in your building) plus subsidised membership to a larger fitness suite and lunchtime/evening Military led fitness classes.
• Access to a thriving community of sports and hobby clubs on a busy RAF base.
• Free car parking.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (1000 Word count)

Please download and review the linked Air Command's Applicant Guide, Civil Service Behaviours, Government Science & Engineering Technical Skills and Government Operational Research Competencies to ensure that you provide sufficient evidence in your application.

At sift, Candidates will be assessed against their CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours and Technical Skills:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge - Applying knowledge
• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge – Designing systems and solutions

Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, the sift will be conducted on your CV and PersonalStatement

At interview, Candidates may be assessed against the following:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge - Applying knowledge
• Government Science and Engineering - Building and applying knowledge – Designing systems and solutions
• Government Science and Engineering - Communicating science and engineering for government - Providing and handling evidence
• Government Operational Research - Knowledge and application of OR skills and techniques

Sifts are expected to take place in late September 2026, with interviews expected to take place in October 2026 at RAF Coningsby.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Please read this document prior to completing your application.

Please note: internal candidates must include their staff number when prompted during the application process.

Should you have any queries relating to the vacancy information or sift and interview process, please contact the recruiting line manager using the contact details listed on the vacancy. Please do not direct vacancy related queries to the recruitment team as they will be unable to advise.

FURTHER INFORMATION

CV’s

Should the selection process require a CV, you will be prompted to complete the required criteria during the application process. CV’s sent directly to the recruiting line manager will be deleted immediately to maintain anonymity.

Civil Servants (all grades)

Applicants should monitor their Civil Service Jobs application centre regularly for updates.

Some of MoD’s Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) changed from 3 February 2014. Those TACOS changes applied to Broader Banded and Skill Zone staff who were new recruits to MoD or who were appointed to a post on substantive promotion, progression or advancement. On the same basis, the TACOS for Departmental Retained Grades changed with effect from 01 September 2014.

Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service on or after 5 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

Please see link below to Civil Service Recruitment Principles http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/201…

Please see the MOD Privacy notice which informs how we will use your personal data, explains your rights and gives you information you are entitled to under Data Protection legislation.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-…

Non Civil Servants

All employees joining MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period effective from the employment start date.

COMPLAINTS

Please be aware that the selection and interviewing of applicants is the responsibility of the Recruiting Line Manager (RLM) and not the Defence Business Services (DBS) Resourcing team. DBS does not play any part in the selection and interview process itself.

Therefore, if you wish to discuss your feedback, or you are dissatisfied with your markings, you should in the first instance raise this with the Recruiting Line Manager of the vacancy.

If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint. by writing to DBS at the following address:

Defence Business Services

Scanning Hub

Room 6124

Tomlinson House

Norcross Lane

Blackpool

FY5 3WP

FOR EXTERNAL VACANCIES If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address:

Civil Service commission

Room G/8

1 Horse Guards Road

London

SW1A 2HQ

Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk

Cabinet Office Fraud Checks

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant whose details are found to be held on the IFD will be refused employment

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 security check (opens in a new window).

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

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : 41 TES - Head of Analysis
• Email : ASWC-41SqnHOA@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 01526 346305

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

Attachments

20230201 - Air Command's Applicant Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 499kB)Defence Internal Brief Notice Opens in new window (docx, 39kB)Government Science & Engineering Career Framework Opens in new window (pdf, 5363kB)GORS_Technical_Framework_2025 Opens in new window (pdf, 656kB)