Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity to join a leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation as an Energetics Chemist. The role involves developing propellant and materials with rigorous properties under extreme conditions. Candidates will receive specialist training and on-the-job training to enhance their skills, making it ideal for recent graduates or those with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry required.
• Experience in a structured manufacturing/lab environment.
• Strong interest in chemistry/material science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor propellant to meet requirements.
• Manage stocks and ensure quality of materials.
• Qualify materials to defence standards.

Skills

Motivation

Technical manufacturing experience

Laboratory experience

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

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Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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 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.

Requirements:

• 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.