Materials Science Jobs

Johnson Matthey UK LEAD Graduate Rotational Programme - 2027 cohort

This role involves a 2.5-year rotational programme across Science, Commercial, and Operations functions, providing hands-on experience in business-critical projects focused on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Graduates will develop leadership capabilities through structured training, global collaboration, and exposure to senior stakeholders. The programme is designed to build broad business understanding and technical expertise within a world-leading sustainable technology company.

Johnson Matthey London, EN2 6LD, United Kingdom

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

Johnson Matthey UK LEAD Graduate Rotational Programme - 2027 cohort

This graduate rotational programme offers early-career professionals the opportunity to complete three placements across Science, Commercial, and Operations functions over 2.5 years. Participants will lead business-critical projects, develop leadership capabilities, and gain global exposure while working on sustainability and innovation initiatives. The role emphasizes technical problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a world-leading advanced materials and metals chemistry company.

Johnson Matthey South Oxfordshire, OX14 4LY, United Kingdom

Deployment Lead

Lead end-to-end deployment of a Kubernetes-based AI simulation platform into customer environments, serving as the primary technical liaison for C-suite stakeholders while building and scaling a high-performing deployment engineering team. The role combines hands-on technical leadership in complex, regulated infrastructure with strategic customer engagement and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful, secure, and scalable platform rollouts.

PhysicsX England

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Project Engineer - Stress

This role involves leading the structural integrity and airworthiness strategy for Airbus aircraft, managing stress engineers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project planning, and certification of composite and metallic structures.

airbus United Kingdom

Senior Design Engineer - MRB (Nightshift)

The Senior Design Engineer - MRB will provide technical authority and coverage for night shift operations, resolving complex manufacturing issues and ensuring design compliance. Key responsibilities include approving structural concessions, leading trade studies, and coaching junior engineers.

airbus United Kingdom

Field Service Engineer (Full Industry Training)

This role involves installing, commissioning, servicing, repairing, and upgrading equipment at customer sites across the UK and internationally. You will diagnose faults, provide remote and on-site technical support, test and calibrate equipment, deliver operator training, and support continuous improvement and product development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Trainee Field Service Engineer (6 Weeks Holiday)

This role involves installing, commissioning, servicing, repairing, and upgrading equipment at customer sites across the UK and internationally. You will diagnose faults, provide remote and on-site technical support, test and calibrate equipment, deliver operator training, and support continuous improvement and product development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Quality Metrology Technician

Perform precise measurement, inspection, and calibration of high-precision components using CMMs, 3D scanning, and manual tools. Conduct material integrity testing including ultrasonic and hardness evaluation, ensuring full traceability and compliance with quality standards. Support quality assurance and customer acceptance processes in a secure, long-term manufacturing environment.

Yolk Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £28,000 – £30,000 pa

Project Engineer/Manager - Composite Parts

Lead the introduction of two new composite parts into full production, managing end-to-end NPI projects from planning to delivery. Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and external stakeholders to meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements. Drive project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation while ensuring adherence to industry standards in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Michael Page Business Support Newbury, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Architectural Technologist

Architectural TechnologistLocation: LondonSalary: £45-50,000An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Architectural Technologist to join a well-established multidisciplinary practice in London. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll contribute to a wide variety of projects across sectors including education, commercial,...

Penguin Recruitment London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer - DudleyAre you a talentedStructural Engineer looking for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy working on a diverse range of projects where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the opportunity...

Penguin Recruitment Dudley, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Materials Test Engineer (Composites/ Adhesives)

This role involves manufacturing, testing, and evaluating composite materials and adhesives within a workshop environment. You'll work as part of a small technical team to support a high-profile client base in aerospace, Formula One, and defence sectors. The position offers hands-on technical development with a focus on gaining expert-level knowledge and long-term career growth.

Rise Technical Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £41,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Materials Scientist

This role involves developing and characterising advanced ceramic materials, optimising manufacturing processes, and conducting laboratory testing and data analysis. The scientist will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions in a research-driven environment. Work focuses on pushing the boundaries of ceramic technologies within a global advanced materials organisation.

Morgan Advanced Materials Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

CNC Miller

The CNC Miller role involves operating and setting 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce composite and metallic components for the aerospace and defence industries. Responsibilities include manual machining, interpreting technical drawings, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Response Personnel Chatteris, United Kingdom £16 – £18 pa

On-site Permanent