Energetics Chemist – Propellants & Materials

Roxel UK; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxel UK is seeking a scientifically minded researcher to join the Energetics and Materials Team in the UK. The role focuses on developing and characterising energetic materials and propellants, with exposure to small-scale manufacture, testing and reporting of research findings.

You will work alongside scientists and production/engineering colleagues to drive new materials programmes, align with defence standards, and pursue specialist training and conferences as part of your development.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science, with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing/process environment

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Investigating and resolving material and related manufacturing problems.
• Monitoring for material obsolescence and qualifying the replacements.
• Clearance of ingredients and finished materials for manufacturing.
• Technically supporting production on a day to day basis – compiling methods and documents to ensure compliance with configured standards.
• Manufacturing and testing research materials to known and novel processing methods – to include mixing technology.
• Helping develop and define future research themes to align with the national picture

Skills

Chemistry interest

Self-motivation

Teamwork

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Higher level qualification (HNC/HND)

Degree in chemistry

Chartered institute membership (beneficial)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Roxel UK is seeking a scientifically minded researcher to join the Energetics and Materials Team in the UK. The role focuses on developing and characterising energetic materials and propellants, with exposure to small-scale manufacture, testing and reporting of research findings.

You will work alongside scientists and production/engineering colleagues to drive new materials programmes, align with defence standards, and pursue specialist training and conferences as part of your development.