Chemical Research Engineer

ALTEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a research-minded engineer or scientist to support a research program focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuels. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in fuel chemistry or combustion safety. The role offers competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Regular team gatherings

Qualifications

• Experience working with fuel properties, flammability analysis, or combustion safety.
• Understanding of SAFs, synthetic fuels, or fuel certification is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a detailed literature review on flammability characteristics.
• Investigate the predictive relationship between flash point and flammability limits.
• Compare SAF properties against conventional kerosene.
• Summarise findings in clear technical reports.
• Make recommendations for future safety assessments.

Skills

Fuel chemistry

Combustion safety

Technical writing

Literature review

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Combustion Science

Job description

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Job Description

We're supporting a cutting-edge research programme focused on the safety characteristics of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) that meet Jet A-1 specifications. This role will suit a research-minded engineer or scientist with a strong background in fuel chemistry, combustion, or safety analysis.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Conducting a detailed literature review on flammability characteristics of hydrocarbon fuels
• Investigating whether a predictive relationship exists between flash point and flammability limits (UEL/LEL)
• Comparing SAF properties (including paraffinic and synthetic fuels) against conventional kerosene (Jet A-1)
• Summarising findings in clear, evidence-based technical reports
• Making recommendations for how these relationships may inform future safety assessments or certification standards

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Combustion Science, or a related discipline
• Experience working with fuel properties, flammability analysis, or combustion safety
• Strong technical writing and literature review skills
• Understanding of SAFs, synthetic fuels, or fuel certification is beneficial but not essential

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• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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