Advanced Materials Engineer – Ceramics and Composites

About The Role

The National Composites Centre is the centre for innovation in composite materials. We work with a wide range of inspiring partners to help support the future of composites in industry, making the ideas of tomorrow a tangible reality.

As a Ceramics and Composites Engineer you’ll be a vital member of our Advanced Materials team, who are leading the UK’s mission to bring composites to extreme applications such as nuclear fusion, sustainable aviation and hypersonic flight. You’ll deliver projects and regularly interact with customers from the UK’s leading engineering companies.

So, what are we looking for?

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our research team at various levels of seniority. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you could join us as a Research Engineer, Advanced Research Engineer, or Principal Research Engineer. In these roles, you will be integral to driving innovation and excellence within our business. We are specifically looking for:

• Ceramics - You have experience working with ceramic materials and have knowledge of their properties, benefits and limitations.
• Composites - You have an understand of the materials theory and practice of composite materials, can understand the challenges faced in novel applications, and have a passion for delivering new technology
• Industrial focus - You've put your knowledge to the test in an industrial setting, or have working in research and development in an industrial environment. You have proven experience in a practical setting, solving real-world problems with real-world solutions
• Novel sectors - Ideally you'll have knowledge and experience of working within a relevant sector where materials have to withstand harsh environments (radiation degradation, high temperatures, space environment), forcing engineers to think outside the box in terms of materials selection. Space, Nuclear, Aerospace, Defence etc.
• Security Restrictions: British Citizen eligible for DV clearance. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to successfully undergo DV clearance.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

About The Company

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At the NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

• Diverse challenges – the NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.
• Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.
• Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.