Materials Science Jobs in Derby

CureAge Therapeutics · London

Lead the computationally guided design of a lipid nanoparticle delivery platform, applying chemical and biophysical principles to optimise LNP composition and formulation. Use AI-enabled chemistry, cheminformatics, predictive models and molecular modelling to prioritise formulation components, working closely with the experimental team and founding team in a small start-up.

Rolls Royce · Solihull

Provides analytical expertise underpinning safe, reliable aerospace products across design, development and certification. Work spans structural and stress analysis, whole engine modelling, rotordynamics, vibration, lifing, durability and fatigue assessment for Defence programmes. Requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background and operates in regulated engineering environments.

Rolls Royce · Bristol

Analytical engineering role supporting the Defence business across product design, development and certification. Day-to-day work spans structural and stress analysis, whole engine modelling, rotordynamics and vibration analysis, critical parts lifing, and durability and fatigue assessment. Requires a security check clearance and UK national status.

TÜV Rheinland Group · Derby

Lead and deliver metallurgical failure examinations, including laboratory work, site investigations and formal technical reporting, for conventional power and clean energy clients. The role involves scheduling failures, mentoring less experienced investigators, managing larger project-based investigations, and developing proposals and client relationships.

Rolls Royce · Derby

Analytical engineering role supporting Defence aerospace programmes across design, development and certification. Work covers structural and stress analysis, whole engine modelling, rotordynamics, vibration, critical parts lifing, durability and fatigue assessment, ensuring components perform safely in demanding environments. Requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background and experience in regulated engineering settings.

Rolls Royce · Bristol

Develops and delivers assembly processes for composite fan blades and structures, creating technical packages including equipment specs, PFMEAs and tooling. Works within the UltraFan Integrated Project Team alongside design engineers, operations, quality, external suppliers and the National Composites Centre, driving processes to zero defects using statistical process control.

Rolls Royce · Bristol

Develops and delivers composite preforming processes, including trimming and assembly of dry 3D woven fibre preforms for the latest fan system, based at the Composite Technology Facility in Filton, Bristol. Manages work packages across a cross-functional team and builds technical packages such as equipment specifications, PFMEAs and tooling to drive processes to zero defects.