Materials Science Jobs in Exeter

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.

Elix Sourcing Solutions · Exeter · £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in an advanced materials testing lab, planning daily workloads across static, fatigue and thermal equipment. Act as technical authority for complex composite testing, failure analysis and ISO/ASTM compliance, while managing client reporting and operational priorities.

Rise Technical Recruitment · Honiton

Lead a small technical team of test engineers in a lab-based environment, overseeing the manufacturing, testing and evaluation of composite materials and adhesives for clients in aerospace, Formula One and defence. The role involves dictating lab procedures and processes while managing varied technical projects, with training and progression into management.

University of Cambridge · Cambridge

A professorial chair in Materials Science and Metallurgy focused on energy materials and materials discovery, with an endowed research fund to build a world-leading group. The role spans experimental, computational or integrated work in automation, computational materials discovery and low-power electronic devices, alongside teaching, supervision and administration. The postholder provides intellectual and strategic leadership and builds interdisciplinary collaborations across the University and with external partners.

airbus · Bristol · £50,000 pa

Deliver and examine NDT training courses at a BINDT-approved school, covering methods such as ultrasonic, eddy current, penetrant, magnetic particle and radiographic testing. Also perform inspections at the Filton facility and customer sites, manage training equipment and materials, and support audits and course administration. Involves national and international travel and maintaining EN4179 Level 2 or 3 certification.

airbus · Bristol · £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Hands-on role delivering structural tests across the test pyramid, from material coupons to large assemblies, including design and setup of control, data acquisition and hydraulic loading systems, equipment calibration and full-field measurement techniques such as digital image correlation. Involves advanced data analytics, supplier coordination and reporting to test leaders and customers, blending lab and office work within a transnational test technologies team.

Templarfox Consultancy · Blackburn

Hands-on analytical role within a specialised spectroscopy function, acting as subject matter expert for SEM, SEM/EDX and FTIR instrumentation. Duties include preparing diverse sample matrices, instrument troubleshooting, data interpretation and writing reports for multinational clients across sectors. Requires independent working to tight deadlines and strong client communication.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Lead and contribute to corporate research lab projects on polymeric and composite materials, including thermoset chemistry, while conducting hands-on laboratory work and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Review academic literature and patents, maintain detailed records, and write technical reports. Requires a Masters or PhD, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience.

Cambridge GaN Devices · Cambridge

Define and architect test hardware for GaN power devices and ICs, covering fixtures, sockets, probing, switching and multi-site parallel setups for static, dynamic and mixed-signal measurements. Lead test hardware workstreams from concept to release, write specifications, review designs, mentor engineers and shape the equipment roadmap.

PhysicsX · Singapore

Develops high-fidelity multiphase CFD and DEM models for industrial bioprocess and chemical engineering applications, covering gas-liquid, solid-liquid, VOF and Euler-Euler/Euler-Lagrange approaches. Owns the full simulation pipeline from geometry clean-up and meshing through solver setup, HPC runs and experimental validation, while building parametric CAD and Python automation for design optimisation and AI surrogate workflows.

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.

PhysicsX · Singapore

Join a new Singapore research team building physical foundation models for industrial engineering, translating physics and simulation challenges into mathematical formulations. You will train deep learning and probabilistic models on large spatiotemporal, geometric and point-cloud datasets, run experiment pipelines, and publish and present results with customers and partners.

Johnson Matthey · Royston

Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems in an industrial plant, covering emergency lighting checks, danger notification remedials, new circuit installs with EIC certification and PAT testing. Works alongside plumbers, carpenters and HVAC technicians to coordinate site services and PPM schedules, with autonomy over wiring routes and equipment positioning.

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Abingdon · £57,117 pa

Lead the development, testing and qualification of copper alloy heatsink and tungsten plasma-facing component materials for the STEP fusion programme. Combines hands-on experimental research with technical leadership of a small team, external collaboration and funding bids, providing performance data for next-generation in-vessel component design.

Paragraf · Huntingdon

Lead the commercial team to drive revenue growth across the UK and Europe for a graphene technology manufacturer, combining hands-on sales with technical expertise. Act as the bridge between applications, product and commercial teams, owning CRM processes, managing a technical sales team, and planning industry events, exhibitions and product launch campaigns.