Graduate Nuclear Materials Scientist – R&D Program

Amentum; Lowton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and pension plan

Flexible working patterns (e.g. 9-day)

Medical cover & digital GP service

Professional development support

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Graduate Material Scientist to join our industry-leading nuclear R&D laboratories in the UK. You will help develop materials behaviour understanding for components used in fission and fusion reactors, with a mix of lab and desk-based work.

The graduate programme is accredited by IOM3 and starts in September 2027. You will receive mentoring, structured development and support toward professional registration, with long-term career progression at Amentum.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or Master’s level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Must have permanent right to work in the UK and be able to gain security clearance.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills and ability to manage competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop materials behaviour knowledge—physical, mechanical and environmental.
• Work in nuclear labs and with teams on projects relevant to fission and fusion reactors.
• Support professional development and progression toward registration.

Skills

Self-motivation / proactive

Time management

Organisation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant subject

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Graduate Material Scientist to join our industry-leading nuclear R&D laboratories in the UK. You will help develop materials behaviour understanding for components used in fission and fusion reactors, with a mix of lab and desk-based work.

The graduate programme is accredited by IOM3 and starts in September 2027. You will receive mentoring, structured development and support toward professional registration, with long-term career progression at Amentum.