Graduate Land Chemical Engineer
BAE Systems is proud to equip 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.
Supporting the armed forces with some of the most advanced munitions capabilities in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make. We are looking for people with the passion, drive, and the skills to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops receive only the very best. In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK’s leading defence, aerospace and security company.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Chemical Engineering Graduate with the Land division, you will be responsible for the design, manufacture, and support of a wide range of munitions products. You will help formulate new materials, design features and functions and ensure that we have manufacturing processes able to meet design tolerances and volume requirements on complex products. You will be involved in a number of chemical processes and tests across our manufacturing sites. The technology portfolio is diverse, ranging from chemicals and materials to autonomous vehicles, software, and systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Working collaboratively with your team, you will be involved in the development, design, and manufacture of propelling charges for new munitions products.
* Maintaining performance of legacy products.
* Conducting the manufacture, assembly, and inspection of a variety of explosively filled stores with pyrotechnic and secondary explosive material.
* Support the conducting and analysing performance tests for energetic materials and chemical properties.
* Characterisation of materials for key physical and chemical properties report writing.
Minimum Requirements
As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Opportunities for Growth and Development
We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.
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