Chemical Modelling (Ignition and Growth)

BAE Systems; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Trainee Chemical Modelling Analyst to develop models enhancing understanding of energetic materials. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or Physics, with knowledge of modelling and shock physics. Key benefits include a competitive pension plan and various healthcare options. This role offers the chance to excel in a niche sector focused on SMART Qualification.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Understanding of Engineering drawings and some familiarity with CAD/CAM techniques.
• Experience of trials and small scale lab testing.
• Understanding of Computational Chemistry.
• Knowledge of Thermodynamics and Reaction Kinetics.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify, test and introduce modelling software for energetic materials.
• Build models to support understanding of materials behaviours.
• Support the execution of UKMOD projects in the field.
• Support development and expansion of SMART Qualification.

Skills

Minimum degree level Chemistry or Physics

Knowledge of shock physics

Knowledge of modelling and simulation techniques

Good technical report writing

The ability to present effectively

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Physics

Job description

Job Title

Chemical Modelling (Ignition and Growth)

Location

Glascoed

Salary

£38,604

What you’ll be doing

• Working with stakeholders to identify, test and introduce modelling software and toolsets to support modelling of novel and existing energetic materials
• Working with stakeholders internal to the business to build models which support understanding and predicting energetic materials behaviours
• Working alongside project engineers and stakeholders to support the execution of UKMOD projects in the field
• Working with other areas of the wider business to support the developing and expansion of SMART Qualification
• Supporting with ad-hoc requirements as needed

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Minimum degree level Chemistry or Physics
• Knowledge of shock physics
• Knowledge of modelling and simulation techniques
• Good technical report writing
• The ability to present effectively

Desirable

• Experience of trials and small scale lab testing
• Understanding of Engineering drawings and some familiarity of CAD/CAM techniques and software
• Understanding of Computational Chemistry
• Knowledge of Thermodynamics and Reaction Kinetics
• Familiarity of Finite Element Analysis, Hydrocodes and thermal transfer codes
• Computer programming skills

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Engineering Analysis Department

As a Trainee Chemical Modelling Analyst (Ignition and Growth), you will focus on developing models to increase our understanding of the behaviour of our existing and novel energetic materials in order to support our SMART Qualification initiative. You will work within the Engineering Analysis Team, alongside Project Engineers, and other stakeholders.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills while working in a niche sector which is at the forefront of SMART Qualification.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

3rd December.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.