Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Rocket Propulsion Technology seeks an Energetics Chemist to join their Energetics and Materials Team. This role focuses on researching and developing materials under extreme conditions, qualifying propellants, and improving manufacturing processes, supported by specialized training and development. Ideal candidates will hold a Degree in Chemistry and have practical experience in a technical environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science, with high self-motivation.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Interest in chemistry/material science

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

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Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 include physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and ballistic properties under extreme conditions such as temperature, pressure, and vibration.

Candidates may not have knowledge and experience in all aspects of the role. Therefore, the successful candidate will attend specialist training courses, conferences, and 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 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.