Materials Science Jobs

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

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

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 closely with customers and cross-functional teams. The role involves building scalable ML pipelines, mentoring engineers, and traveling to client sites to implement solutions on-site. The position focuses on translating research into practical, high-impact tools using Python, PyTorch, and cloud/on-prem infrastructure.

PhysicsX England US$200,000 – US$250,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Principal Scientist - Polymer Chemistry

Lead and deliver complex R&D and scale-up projects in polymer chemistry, from lab to pilot scale, within a multidisciplinary team focused on sustainable polymers, advanced materials, and next-generation manufacturing technologies. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior scientists, and contribute to strategic innovation and business development. Work spans novel polymer synthesis, process optimisation, and commercialisation across high-impact sectors including batteries, coatings, and composites.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £49,045 – £65,045 pa

Innovations Technologist

Lead product development projects from concept to production, conducting lab and pilot trials to create high-performance, custom materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative technical solutions. Analyze data, source raw materials, and support quality and operations in a growing manufacturing environment.

manucomm recruitment Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom £42,000 pa

Non-destructive testing of aircraft structures Placement (12 months)

Work on non-destructive testing (NDT) of aircraft structures using technologies like ultrasound, X-ray, and eddy current. Support innovation, production troubleshooting, and design integration while contributing to sustainable aerospace solutions. Gain hands-on experience in test design, technology evaluation, and R&D consultancy within a global engineering team.

airbus Bristol, United Kingdom

Laboratory Specialist Placement (12.5 months)

This role involves supporting technical activities in a materials laboratory, including mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical testing. The candidate will conduct experiments, analyse data, and contribute to investigations into material non-conformance. Emphasis is placed on maintaining safety standards, data integrity, and improving laboratory processes.

airbus Broughton, United Kingdom

Hybrid Internship Clearance Required

Senior Metallurgist

This role involves providing expert metallurgical guidance on superalloys and special processes within a highly regulated aerospace and defence manufacturing environment. The Senior Metallurgist will ensure technical compliance, support customer audits, lead root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement in line with NADCAP and industry standards. Based in a global engineering team, the role plays a critical part in process qualification, accreditation, and systems enhancement.

Vectis Recruitment Aylestone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £52,000 pa

AMP - Acoustically assisted Manufacturing of functional Polymers

This PhD project focuses on developing acoustic methods to control particle organisation and crystallisation in polymer composites during manufacturing. The candidate will design and build an ultrasonic patterning system, conduct experiments from room temperature to 200°C, and characterise resulting materials using advanced techniques. The research aims to transition acoustic control from lab-scale to industrially relevant, high-temperature processing conditions.

University of Warwick Coventry, University Of Warwick, Warwick, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £21 pa

Contract

Research Associate in Metallurgy and Materials Characterisation

This role involves developing rare-earth-free permanent magnets using protein-templated nanomaterials, focusing on converting these into dense bulk composites via advanced manufacturing techniques. The researcher will lead materials processing and characterisation efforts at the University of Sheffield, using tools like field-assisted sintering, electron microscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction. The position operates within an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional project, feeding data into a design-build-test-learn cycle to guide technical and strategic decisions.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

Contract

Senior Mechanical / Structural Engineer

This role involves leading the design and analysis of mechanical components and complex multi-material structures for submarine propulsors and maritime defence systems. The engineer will deliver projects from concept through testing and production, applying advanced structural and mechanical engineering principles in a high-integrity environment. Key activities include technical leadership, Finite Element Analysis, compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.

Matchtech Gosport, United Kingdom £56,250 – £62,500 pa

Laboratory Technician

This role involves conducting routine quality control testing of raw, semi-finished, and finished materials to ensure compliance with specifications. The technician will collect samples, perform accurate analyses, report results via LIMS, and support production teams with technical quality advice. Emphasis is placed on safety, environmental compliance, equipment maintenance, and adherence to ISO standards in a structured laboratory environment.

Michael Page Finance Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom £25,000 – £29,712 pa

On-site Permanent