Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity to join a leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization as an Energetics Chemist. Responsibilities include developing propellants, qualifying materials, and improving manufacturing processes. Candidates will receive specialized training and have the opportunity to gain significant experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High self-motivation and genuine interest in chemistry/material science.
• Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing, process, or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and monitoring propellant to meet energy and mechanical requirements.
• Qualifying propellant and materials according to recognised standards.
• Researching and testing materials using novel processing methods.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interest in Chemistry/Materials Science

Education

Degree in Chemistry

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

• Salary dependent on experience

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

Working within the Energetics and Materials Team, you will 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, candidates may not have knowledge and experience in all aspects. Therefore, the successful candidate will attend specialist training courses and conferences, alongside on-the-job training to develop necessary skills and competencies.

Technical Responsibilities - Energetics Chemist

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

Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry.
• Genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science, with high self-motivation.
• Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing, process, or lab environment.