Graduate Material Scientist

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Great Baddow seeks a Graduate Digital Intelligence Material Scientist to support troubleshooting and failure analysis. The role involves preparing technical reports and working with various materials. Candidates should have or be predicted to earn a 2:2 degree in a STEM subject. The position offers a salary of £34,000 with additional benefits, including a welcome bonus of £2,000 and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: obtain or predict a 2:2 in a STEM degree.
• Familiarity with analytical equipment preferred.
• A proven track record in a production or quality environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis service.
• Prepare technical reports and process specifications.
• Support colleagues with a wide range of enquiries.

Skills

Knowledge of materials properties

Analytical techniques (SEM/EDX, XRF)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job title: Graduate Digital Intelligence Material Scientist

Location: Great Baddow

Working arrangement: Hybrid and flexible. Expected to attend site 3–5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis service related to components, production and processes.
• Using test and analytical equipment to ensure problems are solved in a timely fashion, supporting colleagues on a wide range of enquiries.
• Preparing technical reports, test procedures, process specifications and other product documentation.
• Knowledge of materials properties, selection, processing and testing, ideally encompassing polymers, metals, ceramics and composites, adhesives, surface finishes and coatings.
• Working with analytical techniques such as SEM/EDX, XRF, 3D X‑ray/CT, tensile testing, material/sample preparation, DSC/TGA, FTIR (EGA), TMA, DMA, NDT techniques, etc. (In‑house training will be provided). A proven track record in a production, electronics or quality environment is preferable.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Eligibility for an annual incentive may also apply.

The Digital Intelligence Team

Kickstart your career as a Graduate Material Scientist at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where innovating at the molecular level will give you the opportunity to solve real‑world challenges.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum requirement: obtained or predicted to obtain a 2:2 in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.