Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

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

Job summary

Join a leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization as an Energetics Chemist. This role involves significant technical responsibilities in developing and qualifying materials under stringent conditions, alongside specialized training to enhance your skills in propellant technology. You'll work with a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in defense standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a degree in Chemistry or a related field are preferred.
• Knowledge of propellant and materials handling beneficial.
• Willingness to undergo specialist training essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor propellant for energy and ballistic requirements.
• Manage materials to meet strict design requirements.
• Support manufacturing processes and improve efficiencies.

Skills

Research

Development

Technical Management

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

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Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered), Warrington, Cheshire

Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

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 – including mixing technology.