Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization is seeking an Energetics Chemist, with responsibilities including the research and development of new materials. The position requires a degree in Chemistry and offers training to develop specialized skills within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry required.
• Significant practical experience in a disciplined technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and monitoring propellant to meet specifications.
• Managing materials to meet design requirements.
• Qualifying materials per defence and internal standards.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interest in chemistry/material science

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

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Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered), Southampton

Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.