Latest Materials Characterisation Specialist Jobs

Principal Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer

This role involves building and operating scalable machine learning infrastructure for training and serving large physics models, with a focus on distributed systems, high-performance computing, and efficient data pipelines. The engineer will work closely with research scientists and ML engineers to optimize training workflows on NVIDIA DGX hardware, improve data I/O for mesh-based datasets, and develop reliable model serving solutions for customer deployment. A strong systems background and experience with GPU clusters, PyTorch, and Kubernetes are central to the position.

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

Johnson Matthey UK LEAD Graduate Rotational Programme - 2027 cohort

This graduate rotational programme involves three 10-month placements across Science, Commercial, and Operations functions within Johnson Matthey over 2.5 years. You'll work on business-critical projects focused on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, while developing leadership skills through structured training and global collaboration. The role is designed to build a broad understanding of the business and prepare high-potential graduates for future leadership roles.

Johnson Matthey 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 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

Senior Project Engineer - MRB (Nightshift)

This role involves leading and managing a team of design engineers, providing technical authority and support for night-shift Material Review Board (MRB) activities. Responsibilities include ensuring design compliance, mentoring team members, and driving project feasibility studies and innovations in aerospace engineering.

airbus United Kingdom

Skilled Fitter - CAWDE Operator

The role involves operating Electroimpact's 5-axis CAWDE to perform high-precision drilling and fastening on the A400M wing boxes. Responsibilities include CNC machine operation, precision drilling, system calibration, tooling maintenance, and quality assurance, all within strict aerospace safety guidelines.

airbus Bristol, United Kingdom

Principal CFD Engineer

This role involves building and validating high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and multi-physics simulations for real-world engineering challenges across aerospace, energy, automotive, and other advanced industries. The engineer will work at the intersection of CAE and AI, creating automated simulation workflows, generating datasets for machine learning models, and collaborating directly with customers on-site to integrate simulation into design and optimization processes. A strong emphasis is placed on mentoring, technical leadership, and improving engineering practices to support AI-driven surrogate modelling.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Develop and deploy AI-driven simulation models for engineering and physics challenges across industries like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors. Work hands-on with 3D data, ML pipelines, and customer integration, translating R&D into production systems. Lead technical projects, mentor teams, and travel globally to co-develop solutions on-site.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

This role involves building and deploying full-stack applications that integrate AI-driven physics simulation models to solve complex engineering challenges for customers in industries like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors. You'll collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and customers to design, prototype, and iterate tools that transform engineering workflows. The work spans backend development, API design, cloud deployment, and distilling cross-industry solutions into reusable platform features.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer will lead the deployment of AI models into production environments for engineering and physics simulations, working directly with customers across industries like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors. The role involves building scalable ML pipelines, mentoring engineers, and traveling to client sites to co-develop solutions. The engineer operates at the intersection of data science and software engineering, turning R&D into robust, reusable tools.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Senior Software Security Developer – Core Platform Services

This role involves designing and implementing security features for a core platform, with a strong focus on authentication, secure coding practices, and threat modeling. The developer will act as a security SME, mentoring teams, conducting code reviews, and helping shape incident response workflows. Working within a high-caliber engineering team, they will build secure, scalable components used across an AI-driven simulation software stack for advanced industries.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

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