Partner Job (Closed) CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Kidderminster Aerospace & Defence Salary dependent on experience
A truly unique opportunity to join a world-leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation!
Working within the Energetics and Materials Team, you will be responsible for the research, development, clearance, and manufacture of materials and products to meet demanding requirements.
These requirements include physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and ballistic properties under extreme conditions of temperature, pressure, vibration, and age.
Given the nature of the role, it is unlikely that candidates will have knowledge and experience in all aspects of the role. Therefore, the successful candidate will attend specialist training courses and conferences to develop their expertise, alongside on-the-job training to develop the necessary skills and competences.
Technical Responsibilities - Energetics Chemist
1. Developing and monitoring propellant to meet energy, mechanical, and ballistic requirements.
2. Improving, driving efficiencies, and standardising associated manufacturing processes.
3. Qualifying propellant and materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
4. Managing materials (stocks, quality, performance, legislation) to meet strict design requirements.
5. Supporting, monitoring, and improving associated manufacturing processes.
6. Qualifying materials in accordance with recognised defence and internal standards.
7. Clearance of ingredients and finished materials for manufacturing.
8. Manufacturing and testing research materials using known and novel processing methods, including mixing technology.
Qualifications and Skills
* Degree in Chemistry.
* A genuine interest and aptitude in chemistry/material science, with a high degree of self-motivation.
* Significant practical experience in a disciplined/technical manufacturing, process, or laboratory environment.
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