Senior Materials Engineer

Overview

In this role you will contribute to the Micro & Nano Systems team within Advanced Technology Solutions, focusing on innovative materials and MEMS technologies for demanding environments. You will work with cross‑functional colleagues to develop coatings, sensors, and devices, and to characterise performance for future airframe components. The role combines hands‑on testing with design and evaluation, helping to advance next‑generation capabilities. This opportunity offers hybrid working options, a collaborative culture, and the chance to work on high‑impact defence and aerospace technologies.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• lifelong learning and professional development
• support for financial and personal wellbeing
• balanced lifestyle
• inclusive workplace
• recognition of contribution

Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of specialist materials with emphasis on corrosion performance
• Gather customer requirements and propose effective solutions
• Design and conduct testing of coatings, materials and devices
• Perform characterisation and verification testing across technology maturity levels
• Operate specialist laboratory equipment including environmental and salt spray chambers
• Produce technical reports, test procedures and product documentation

Key requirements

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering or Scientific discipline, or relevant industry experience in MEMS, aerospace or defence contexts
• Experience with corrosion‑resistant materials and protective coatings
• Knowledge of material or device characterisation techniques and associated test equipment

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication for cross‑functional work
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Corrosion-resistant materials and coatings
• Material or device characterisation techniques
• Testing and verification methodologies

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