Materials Science Jobs in Woking

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.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Mechanical Technician

The role involves performing proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance on industrial systems within a high-hazard COMAH-regulated site. You'll conduct fault finding, equipment repairs, installations, and commissioning, using technical drawings and P&IDs to support safe and reliable operations. The position requires hands-on mechanical expertise in a 24/7 shift environment, focusing on improving engineering reliability and compliance.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £44,113 – £60,345 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

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.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy

The role involves leading a world-class research programme in energy materials and materials discovery, with a focus on accelerating the development and translation of functional electronic materials and devices. The successful candidate will drive interdisciplinary collaborations, secure major research initiatives, and contribute to teaching, supervision, and academic leadership within the Department. Research approaches may be experimental, computational, or hybrid, with strategic emphasis on automation and low-power electronics for ICT.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Analog IC Design Engineer

Designs and develops GaN-based power integrated circuits using EDA tools, focusing on analog simulation, layout, and testing at wafer and packaged device levels. Responsible for SPICE modeling, IP generation, and supporting patent applications. Works within a research-driven team advancing energy-efficient semiconductor technology.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Staff Backend Software Engineer - GO & Python

This role involves building and maintaining a high-performance platform for AI-driven, physics-informed simulation models. You'll work closely with data scientists and simulation engineers in a cross-functional team, owning services from development through to production. The role emphasizes scalability, observability, and deep technical collaboration in a Kubernetes and event-driven environment.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Lab Lead & Test Engineer

This role involves leading and managing the Environmental Test Laboratory, ensuring all testing is conducted systematically and safely, maintaining equipment, and driving continuous improvement. The Lab Lead & Test Engineer will manage a team, liaise with other departments, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

OP Slough, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering (Teaching & Scholarship) Transnational Education

This role involves teaching and developing undergraduate programmes in materials and polymer science at Queen Mary University of London's Engineering School in Xi’an, China. The position requires extensive travel to Xi’an and a commitment to high-quality education and curriculum development.

Queen Mary University of London London, United Kingdom £52 – £73 pa

Permanent

Buyer

The Buyer role involves sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement. The position supports operational requirements and drives continuous improvements in the procurement function.

Office Angels Gatwick, GU8 6BJ, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Staff Backend Software Engineer - GO & Python

This role involves building and maintaining a high-performance platform for AI-driven, physics-informed simulation models. You'll work closely with data scientists and simulation engineers in a cross-functional team, owning services from development through to production. The role emphasizes scalability, observability, and deep technical collaboration in a Kubernetes and event-driven environment.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

CFD Engineer

This role involves building and running high-fidelity CFD simulations, from geometry preparation to post-processing, to support AI-driven engineering solutions. You'll work closely with data scientists to generate datasets for machine learning models, automate simulation workflows, and support customer projects across aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The position blends hands-on CAE engineering with exposure to AI integration and cloud-based simulation platforms.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Senior CFD Engineer - Plasma Specialist

This role involves developing high-fidelity computational plasma models for semiconductor manufacturing processes such as plasma etching, CVD/ALD deposition, and ion-driven surface interactions. The engineer will work directly with semiconductor customers—often on-site—to define challenges, design simulation strategies, and integrate models into AI-powered workflows. Collaboration with data scientists and ML engineers is central, with a focus on delivering practical, real-world engineering solutions using tools like COMSOL, HPEM, and CFD-ACE+.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Content & Communications Strategist

This role involves crafting compelling narratives from complex technical work in AI and engineering simulation, shaping the public voice of a deep-tech company. You'll lead content strategy across digital channels, collaborate with engineers and leadership, and produce high-quality content including blogs, social media, and event materials. The position emphasizes storytelling, brand consistency, and strategic communication in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Hybrid 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.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent