Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization offers a unique position for an Energetics Chemist in Chester. The role involves research and development of materials to meet demanding physical and chemical requirements. Candidates will receive specialized training, emphasizing the development of skills necessary for innovative propulsion technologies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Developing and monitoring propellants to meet energy, mechanical, and ballistic requirements.
• Managing materials (stocks, quality, performance, legislation) to meet strict design requirements.
• Manufacturing and testing research materials using known and novel processing methods.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interest in chemistry/material science

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Salary dependent on experience

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

Working within the Energetics and Materials Team, you will be responsible for the research, development, clearance, and manufacturing 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. Therefore, 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 standardizing associated manufacturing processes.
• Qualifying propellant and materials in accordance with recognized 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 recognized defence and internal standards.
• Clearance of ingredients and finished materials for manufacturing.
• Manufacturing and testing research materials using known and novel processing methods, including mixing technology.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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, or laboratory environment.