Energetics Chemist (Graduates considered)

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

Job summary

A leading organization in Rocket Propulsion Technology is seeking an Energetics Chemist to join their Energetics and Materials Team. The role involves research, development, qualification, and manufacturing of materials under extreme conditions, requiring a Degree in Chemistry and practical experience in a technical environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry required.
• Practical experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Self-motivated, with a keen interest in chemistry and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor propellant to meet various requirements.
• Qualify materials and improve manufacturing processes.
• Research materials using innovative processing methods.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interest in Chemistry/Material Science

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Salary dependent on experience

Job Description:

Join a world-leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization within the Energetics and Materials Team. You will be responsible for researching, developing, qualifying, and manufacturing materials and products to meet demanding physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and ballistic requirements under extreme conditions.

This role involves attending specialist training courses and conferences to develop expertise, alongside on-the-job training to acquire necessary skills.

Technical Responsibilities - Energetics Chemist

• Developing and monitoring propellant to meet energy, mechanical, and ballistic requirements.
• Improving, driving efficiencies, and standardizing 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.
• Researching 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.
• Practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing, process, or lab environment.