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Site Electrician

The Site Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial setting at Johnson Matthey’s Royston facility. Key duties include emergency lighting checks, circuit installations, PAT testing, PPMs, and coordinating with other trades. The role requires adherence to safety standards and electrical compliance, with a focus on reliability and fault-finding in a fixed-term contract.

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Johnson Matthey

North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer, Research

This role involves leading machine learning research initiatives within a deep-tech environment, focusing on scalable AI-driven simulation for engineering and physics problems. The engineer will guide technical direction, mentor junior staff, and translate research into robust, production-grade software. Key responsibilities include designing distributed training systems, optimising foundation models, and collaborating across research and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

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PhysicsX

London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director of Packaging

Lead the development of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for GaN-based power devices, combining technical expertise with leadership to drive innovation in thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance. Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to design wirebond, flip chip, and embedded packages, conduct multiphysics simulations, and support product qualification. Shape packaging strategy and contribute to the company’s technology roadmap in a hands-on, senior leadership role.

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Cambridge GaN Devices

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Senior Materials Engineer

This role involves providing expert guidance on materials and processes to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems in aviation. The engineer will conduct in-depth material investigations, particularly focused on metallic materials and joining technologies, support R&D initiatives, and collaborate with suppliers and customers. Emphasis is placed on root cause analysis, technical reporting, and mentoring junior engineers within a high-integrity aerospace environment.

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Safran

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9QU, United Kingdom

£26,939 – £43,727 pa

Research Scientist Polymer and Organic

Conduct hands-on laboratory and pilot-scale research in polymer and organic chemistry, focusing on sustainable materials, polymer synthesis, and formulation technologies. Support R&D projects involving process development, scale-up, and advanced manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning experimental design, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration. Work within a technology centre on innovative materials for commercial and collaborative applications.

SRG

Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom

Airframe Structures Test Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

This role involves supporting physical and virtual structural testing of advanced aerospace components, including material coupons and full-scale aircraft wings. The engineer will work on test fixture design, data acquisition, and emerging technologies like cryogenic systems for hydrogen-powered flight, using digital tools and AI-driven analytics. Based at the state-of-the-art AIRTeC facility, the position offers hands-on experience in aerospace test methodologies within a collaborative R&D environment.

airbus

Bristol, United Kingdom

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