Materials Science Jobs

Join Johnson Matthey Royston!

Work within Johnson Matthey’s Engineering and Maintenance teams at the Royston site, supporting sustainable technology and precious metals operations in a safety-focused manufacturing environment. Contribute to refining, recycling, and advanced materials production while applying technical problem-solving and continuous improvement. The role offers hybrid working and involvement in global sustainability initiatives.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, 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 collaborate with global teams to drive innovation and operational excellence. The role is designed to build broad expertise in advanced metals chemistry and sustainability within a globally respected industrial leader.

Johnson Matthey

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

This role involves building and deploying AI-driven physics simulation applications tailored to customer needs in advanced engineering sectors. You'll work end-to-end on software solutions, from prototyping to production, collaborating with data scientists, ML engineers, and customers on-site. The position emphasizes solving complex, real-world engineering problems using a modern cloud-native stack and requires travel to global customer locations.

PhysicsX North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom US$150,000 – US$250,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Solutions Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Lead business development and delivery for AI-driven engineering simulation solutions in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Engage with senior technical stakeholders to identify opportunities, scope projects, and drive adoption, while shaping product direction through customer feedback. Combine deep domain expertise with technical credibility to deliver high-impact engineering programs across the product lifecycle.

PhysicsX England £175,000 – £250,000 pa

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

Delivery Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Lead business development and delivery for AI-driven simulation software within aerospace and defense, bridging technical and commercial domains. Drive customer acquisition, manage strategic account relationships, and oversee project execution from proposal to adoption. Shape product direction through direct customer feedback and represent the company at industry events, combining deep domain expertise with technical leadership.

PhysicsX England US$175,000 – US$250,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Electrical and Multi- Skilled Technician

Maintain and improve electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring plant reliability and regulatory compliance. Perform fault diagnosis using technical drawings and schematics, conduct testing and calibration, and contribute to maintenance improvements. Work on-site with a focus on safety and engineering efficiency.

Johnson Matthey London, EN2 6LD, United Kingdom £44,113 – £60,345 pa

Control Systems Engineer

Designs, maintains, and troubleshoots PLC and SCADA systems for industrial plant operations, with a focus on software development, control logic, and integration within live production environments. Supports process safety and reliability through alarm management, system upgrades, and participation in HAZOP studies. Works on both new installations and modifications to existing control infrastructure using platforms like Omron, Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, and Ignition.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Electrical and Multi- Skilled Technician

This role involves maintaining and improving electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment, focusing on fault diagnosis, plant reliability, and compliance. Technicians will use technical drawings and SAP CMMS for maintenance records, conduct inspections, testing, and calibration, and support safe, efficient plant operations. The position requires hands-on problem-solving in a regulated industrial setting.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £43,765 – £60,345 pa

On-site Permanent

Mechanical Commissioning Technician

As a Mechanical Commissioning Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the commissioning and maintenance of advanced production equipment and utility systems at Johnson Matthey’s 3CR project. Your responsibilities will include performing planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and plant modifications to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the facility.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £44,261 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

This role involves building and deploying AI-driven simulation applications for engineering and manufacturing clients, working closely with data scientists and customers to solve complex technical problems. The engineer will design full-stack solutions, develop APIs to serve physics models, and iterate on prototypes based on user feedback. Frequent travel (3–4 weeks per quarter) to customer sites globally is required to implement and refine tools on-site.

PhysicsX England US$150,000 – US$250,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Data Scientist

A Data Scientist in the Delivery team will work directly with customers and engineering teams to transform AI models into practical tools for solving complex physics and engineering challenges. The role involves preprocessing data, building deep learning models, and deploying scalable data pipelines integrated with simulation systems. Frequent travel and on-site collaboration with clients across multiple industries are key aspects of the position.

PhysicsX United Kingdom US$120,000 – US$240,000 pa

CFD Engineer

This role involves building and running high-fidelity CFD simulations from geometry cleanup to post-processing, supporting AI-driven engineering solutions. You'll work closely with data science teams to generate datasets for machine learning models, automate simulation workflows, and engage with customers to deliver practical engineering insights. The position blends hands-on simulation work with integration into cloud and AI platforms, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

CFD Engineer

This role involves building and running computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations from geometry cleanup to post-processing for moderately complex engineering challenges. The engineer will work at the intersection of CAE and data science, supporting the creation of high-fidelity simulation datasets used to train AI models, while collaborating with data scientists and machine learning engineers. The position includes hands-on work with parametric CAD models, simulation automation, and cloud-based HPC platforms, with opportunities to grow into independent customer engagement and technical leadership.

PhysicsX United Kingdom