Sustaining Scientist

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. We are looking for a Sustaining Scientist to join our Portfolio Team, supporting and enhancing market-leading chemical, explosives and narcotics detection systems used across aviation, critical infrastructure, border security and other regulated environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on scientist who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing experiments, analysing data and working with advanced analytical instrumentation. You will play a key role in supporting products throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they continue to meet customer, regulatory and operational requirements. What You'll Be Doing As a Sustaining Scientist, you will support existing detection products and contribute to their ongoing development and performance improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and executing scientific experiments to investigate product performance and solve technical challenges Analysing complex datasets and translating findings into practical recommendations Supporting the introduction of new capabilities, chemicals and detection requirements