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

Senior Materials Engineer

This role involves providing expert guidance on materials and processes to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems in aviation. The engineer will conduct in-depth material investigations, particularly focused on metallic materials and joining technologies, support R&D initiatives, and collaborate with suppliers and customers. Emphasis is placed on root cause analysis, technical reporting, and mentoring junior engineers within a high-integrity aerospace environment.

Safran Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9QU, United Kingdom

Research Scientist Polymer and Organic

Conduct hands-on laboratory and pilot-scale research in polymer and organic chemistry, focusing on sustainable materials, polymer synthesis, and formulation technologies. Support R&D projects involving process development, scale-up, and advanced manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning experimental design, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration. Work within a technology centre on innovative materials for commercial and collaborative applications.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £26,939 – £43,727 pa

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

Airframe Structures Test Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

This role involves supporting physical and virtual structural testing of advanced aerospace components, including material coupons and full-scale aircraft wings. The engineer will work on test fixture design, data acquisition, and emerging technologies like cryogenic systems for hydrogen-powered flight, using digital tools and AI-driven analytics. Based at the state-of-the-art AIRTeC facility, the position offers hands-on experience in aerospace test methodologies within a collaborative R&D environment.

airbus Bristol, United Kingdom

Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

Design and manufacture metallic aerospace components using additive manufacturing technologies within a cross-functional team at Airbus. Work on real aircraft programmes and flight test demonstrators, applying optimisation-driven design and post-processing techniques. Gain hands-on experience with powder bed fusion and direct energy deposition systems in a supportive, innovative environment.

airbus Filton, United Kingdom

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

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials)

This role involves developing and optimising manufacturing processes for composite materials, with a focus on automation and advanced machining. You'll create bespoke solutions using CAD/CAM to produce technical drawings and machining programmes, while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. The position supports product development across aerospace, defence, medical, and automotive sectors, with collaboration across engineering teams and external partners.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Barnstaple, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 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

Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

This role involves hands-on laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical materials, focusing on particle size, microscopy, and material characterisation. The scientist will conduct physical and analytical testing to support product development and technical investigations, using techniques such as BET, XRF, and XRD. The position requires strong data recording, problem-solving, and experience with analytical instrumentation in a pharmaceutical or related testing environment.

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group Bromborough, Merseyside, United Kingdom £30,000 – £32,000 pa