Graduate Materials Scientist

Graduate Materials Scientist role supporting the development and improvement of materials, coatings, manufacturing processes, and new technologies for defence products.

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 

A Graduate Materials Scientist is required to support a broad range of activities within the Land UK business.

You will support new technology development projects for future products and processes, support Product and Process Development and manufacturing operations in small, medium and high volume environments. Working as part of the Engineering organisation, the role will ensure that our products meet exacting quality and performance requirements.

The role will demand a reasonable amount of travel between the Land UK sites and external suppliers/test houses.

Core duties 

• Assisting the Engineering Teams in the design and development of new processes, particularly associated with metallic and non-metallic materials, heat treatment, surface engineering and surface coatings.

• Provide assistance to subject matter experts in materials science advice and support.

• Good practical skills in a laboratory or engineering environment.

• 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 must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Material Sciences or Chemistry.