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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct patent and IP searches focused on defence electronics technologies (e.g., radar systems, signal processing, electronic warfare).
- Perform freedom-to-operate (FTO) and prior art analyses to support R&D and procurement decisions.
- Map and monitor competitor IP portfolios, including defence contractors and dual-use technology providers.
- Collaborate with inventors and engineers to evaluate invention disclosures and draft patent filing strategies in line with search intelligence.
- Maintain secure and classified IP databases in accordance with internal and governmental protocols.
- Prepare briefings and reports for key stakeholders.
- Contribute to the Electronics Division IP strategy by providing actionable insights that support innovation, risk management, and business growth.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree (or higher) in a scientific or engineering discipline; Physics or Electronics preferred.
- Proven experience in patent searching and/or patent analytics preferably in defence, aerospace, or high-security sectors.
- Strong knowledge of IP databases (e.g., Espacenet, PatBase, Derwent, USPTO, EPO) and search tools, and defence technology landscapes.
- Strong ability to interpret technical documentation and develop effective search strategies.
- Strong ability to present your results to a non-IP specialist audience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Curious, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Desirable: QPIP (Qualified Patent Information Professional) certification.
- Familiarity with aerospace, defence, or high-integrity systems.
- Security clearance or eligibility for clearance is highly desirable.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
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Hard Skills & Tools
patent searchingpatent analyticsfreedom-to-operate analysisprior art analysissearch strategy developmenttechnical documentation interpretationIP database management
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationdetail-orientedindependent workpresentation skills
Certifications
QPIP