Energetic Material Scientist

Job Title: Energetic Material Scientist

Location: Glascoed, Onsite, 4 days a week

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £39,955

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.

Job Description: [1-2 paragraphs, max 100 words, overview of the role/job purpose]

An Energetic Material Scientist is required to support a broad range of activities within the Land UK business. The selected candidate will support new technology development projects for future products and processes, and influence manufacturing operations in small, medium and high-volume environments. The role offers the opportunity to scale innovative chemical processes from laboratory development through pilot operations and turn design into full‑scale production. Working as part of the Engineering organisation, the role will ensure that our products and processes meet exacting quality and performance requirements.

Core duties:

• Work cross-functionally to plan trial activities, conduct research, build expertise, and qualify products
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement of small-scale and pilot-scale processing and research capability
• Engage with products and processes to identify energetic material challenges and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines, internally and externally, to support project delivery
• Ensure all processing activities meet safety standards, business procedures, and relevant legislative requirements

Essential Skills:

• Recognised chemistry or materials science degree at bachelor’s level or equivalent
• Proven experience writing risk assessments and compiling robust, compliant safety documentation
• Able to work independently and in close-knit teams, managing workload, communicating clearly, producing scientific documents
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals, operating laboratory equipment, preparing trials, and ensuring robust quality assurance
• Familiarity with a range of processing methodologies, techniques, and operational environments

Technology Delivery Team:

The Technology Delivery Team leads the development and delivery of new technologies that enable the site to capture emerging business opportunities and meet future requirements. The team works across engineering and programme functions to develop innovative capabilities from concept identification through to customer delivery, opening new markets and enhancing the site’s technical offering.

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.

Closing Date: 17th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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