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Description

Length of placement: 12 months

Job title: Undergraduate Land Energetic Materials Scientist

Location: Glascoed (Clwyd). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4 days per week.

Salary: £25,900

End date: 16th June 2028

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

An Energetics Materials Scientist is required to support a broad range of activities within the BAE Systems Land UK business. You will support new technology development projects for future energetic materials and support product and process development in small, medium and high volume environments. Working as part of the Engineering and Technology teams, the role will ensure that our products meet exacting quality and performance requirements. This role involves assisting with the Engineering and Technology Teams in the development of new energetic materials and processes, as well as ensuring current materials and process are maintained. You will assist Energetic Material/Process subject matter experts in providing energetic material advice and support.

Core duties

• Assisting the Engineering and Technology Teams in the development of new energetic materials and process.
• Provide assistance to Energetic Material/Process subject matter experts in energetic material advice and support.
• Good practical skills in a laboratory or engineering environment.
• Good communication and written skills to present information.
• Ability to work within a close-knit team and to stringent safety processes.

The Land Team

Equipping the British Armed Forces and international customers with a range of munitions products, from small arms ammunition through to heavy artillery, tank ammunition, warheads, and payloads with projects including the Challenger 3 Battle Tank.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics or Chemical Engineering.

Start date:

21st June 2027

Length of contract:

12 months