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Energetics Chemist
Kidderminster (Hybrid - min 4 days onsite)
£30,000 - £55,000 + excellent bens.
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.
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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 – to include mixing technology.


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EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND - Energetics Chemist
- Degree in Chemistry.
- A genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science, with a high degree of self-motivation.
- Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing/process/lab environment.
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