Energetics Chemist

CBSbutler; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinderminster-based role in Energetics and Materials Team requires a chemist to research, develop, clear and manufacture materials and products for demanding energy and ballistic criteria.

A genuine interest in chemistry/material science and strong practical lab/manufacturing experience are essential, with specialist training provided to develop skills further in a high-technology, defence-related environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry.
• Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing/process/lab environment.
• Genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science.

Responsibilities

• Developing and monitoring propellant to meet energy, mechanical and ballistic requirements.
• Improving, driving efficiencies and standardising associated manufacturing processes.
• Qualifying propellant and materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
• Managing materials (stocks, quality, performance, legislation) to meet strict design requirements.
• Supporting, monitoring and improving associated manufacturing processes.
• Qualifying materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
• Clearance of ingredients and finished materials for manufacturing.
• Manufacturing and testing research materials to known and novel processing methods – to include mixing technology.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Lab experience

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Kidderminster (Hybrid - min 4 days onsite)

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation!

Working within the Energetics and Materials Team you would be responsible for the research, development, clearance and manufacture of materials and products to meet demanding requirements.

These requirements include physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical and ballistic properties under extreme conditions of temperature, pressure, vibration.

Given the nature of the role, it is unlikely that candidates will have knowledge and experience in all aspects of the role. Hence, the successful candidate will attend specialist training courses and conferences to develop their expertise, alongside on the job training to develop the necessary skills and competences.

Technical Responsibilities - Energetics Chemist

• Developing and monitoring propellant to meet energy, mechanical and ballistic requirements.
• Improving, driving efficiencies and standardising associated manufacturing processes.
• Qualifying propellant and materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
• Managing materials (stocks, quality, performance, legislation) to meet strict design requirements.
• Supporting, monitoring and improving associated manufacturing processes.
• Qualifying materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
• Clearance of ingredients and finished materials for manufacturing.
• Manufacturing and testing research materials to known and novel processing methods – to include mixing technology.
• Degree in Chemistry.
• A genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science, with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing/process/lab environment.