Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization as an Energetics Chemist. The role involves developing materials for extreme conditions and requires a degree in Chemistry along with practical lab or manufacturing experience. Training will be provided to enhance necessary skills for achieving design standards.

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing, process, or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and monitoring propellant to meet energy, mechanical, and ballistic requirements.
• Improving manufacturing processes and qualifying propellant and materials.
• Managing materials to meet design requirements.

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 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. Successful candidates 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 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.
• Clearing ingredients and finished materials for manufacturing.
• Manufacturing and testing research materials using known and novel processing methods, including mixing technology.

Minimum Requirements:

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