Materials engineer Work, Jobs in Hythe, Ham (with Salaries)

Senior Materials Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Southampton
- £44,171 - £54,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Production Engineer / Jnr Production Engineer
Benham Precision Engineering —Southampton
- Full-time
- In-person
Quick apply
6d
Medical Device Engineer
Birthglide Limited —Southampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
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ILS & Sustainment Engineer (LR08)
AQUILA —Fareham
- £42,500 - £47,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Manufacturing Engineer III
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Fareham
- Full-time
- CAD
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
CT Automotive —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Schematics
Quick apply
Production Engineer
QinetiQ —Gosport
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Employee discount
Composites Engineer
QinetiQ —Gosport
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
Assistant Highway Manager
Hampshire County Council —Southampton
- £56,285 - £63,080 a year
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
1d
Lead Mechanical Engineer (USSV)
SubSea Craft —Portsmouth
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Annual leave
7d
Lead Mechanical Engineer (USV)
SubSea Craft —Portsmouth
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Annual leave
7d
Lead Mechanical Engineer (UAV)
SubSea Craft —Portsmouth
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Annual leave
7d
Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer
BAE Systems —Cowes
- Up to £77,100 a year
- No degree
- IT
- Employee discount
Process Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec —Southampton
- Engineering
- Leadership
Production Engineer/CADCAM Programmer
Senior Flexonics LPE —Lymington
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
EMC Test Technician – Commercial
Element Materials Technology —Wimborne
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
Mechanical Build Engineer
SubSea Craft —Portsmouth
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
14d
Manufacturing Engineer
Eaton —Titchfield
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Assembly
14d
New Part Introduction (NPI) Engineer
Safran —Fareham
- Full-time
- English
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Machinery Failure Investigation Specialist
Lloyd's Register Group —Southampton
- Full-time
- English
- Project management

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Senior Materials Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd -
Southampton

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Job details

Full-time
£44,171 - £54,500 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance
Flexible schedule
Referral programme

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Doctoral degree
Laboratory experience
Microsoft Office

Full job description

Job Description:

Salary: £44,171 -54,500

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is bench marked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

Working as part of the Materials Growth team, you will provide a hands-on role in the growth, purification and characterisation of semiconductor and ferroelectric materials. These materials are used in a variety of different infra red sensing applications. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their engineering experience in the field of semiconductor materials growth. We are looking to compliment the group’s diverse technical expertise with a specialist in Chemistry. This role would also involve advising on health and safety requirements and risk assessments across the site.

We expect all engineers to be hands on and capable of performing the processes they are involved in. Initially the focus will be on elemental purification and bulk crystal growth. As experience develops get more involved in the preparation and assessment of epitaxial layers with semiconductor characterisation tools. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute towards process optimisation and improvement activities, should have a keen eye for detail and be able to apply practical problem solving skills to help meet production demand.

Key responsibilities:

Purification of elements used in growth process.
Bulk crystal growth, including solution growth of Ferroelectric single crystals.
Characterisation of Semiconductors and Ferroelectrics.
Operation and maintenance of a MOCVD reactor.
Maintain safe working environment in labs and advise on other areas on site.
Ensure process conforms to quality procedures.

What you’ll bring

A Degree or PhD in Chemistry with relevant experience in Functional/ Advanced materials.
Several years relevant industrial/ laboratory experience
To be comfortable with working alone or in a small team, potentially including shift working
Safety conscious, working with hazardous substances
Experience of Microsoft Office based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Genuine interest in Science and Engineering

Desirable:

Experience of HAZOP reviews and other risk assessments
Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Solution growth of crystals.
Knowledge of MOCVD
Experience of elemental purification
Experience with semiconductor process or characterisation equipment

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all
the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel
Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security
Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC)
or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:
https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded
benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're
looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexidays
each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer

contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led

networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers,
Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus

scheme.

Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental,

family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please

talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over
53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a
team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe
that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people
and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment
process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

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