Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

General information

Work with the people with the best ideas.

Who are the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)? We’re the people who harness science and technology to protect our nation – bringing together the best people with the best ideas in the most unexpected ways.

Because we provide the UK Government with specialist Science & Technology research, advice and analysis, our work is often sensitive or international in nature. Much is operationally critical, and has the potential to save many lives. However, all of it is fascinating, and state-of-the-art.

In our work, we partner with other brilliant people – collaborating with everyone from small companies and world-class universities to large defence organisations and other nations. Together, we develop battle-winning technologies, based on deep and widespread research. These support UK military operations, now and into the future.

Whether you’re an ambitious graduate or a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge, we have opportunities for you to start a rewarding career with us. You’ll get the chance to work on unique, mind-blowing projects within a truly unique environment. It’s an inspiring setting, you can develop wide-ranging skills and experiences – learning from, and collaborating with, some of the country’s brightest minds.

We have a huge range of disciplines you can join, spanning a whole spectrum of science, technology, engineering and software. In fact, we cover everything from social sciences and biosciences through to mathematics and engineering, research, advice, consultancy and risk management.

If you’re just starting your career, you’ll be happy to know we’re part of the 5% Club. This means we’re committed to ensuring 5% of our workforce are apprentices, graduates or sponsored students on a structured programme.

And if you’ve got a few more years under your belt, you’ll benefit from incredible development and opportunities. It’s the perfect place to push yourself to the next level, and have a rewarding career that helps protect the UK.

So do something unexpected today, join us.