senior materials engineer Work, Jobs in southampton, eng (with Salaries)

Senior Materials Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Southampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Britten-Norman —Southampton
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Production Engineer / Jnr Production Engineer
Benham Precision Engineering —Southampton
- Full-time
- In-person
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Senior Structured Cabling Installation Engineer (Field Based)
Protek Systems Limited —Southampton
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Paid training
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CAM
GKN Aerospace —East Cowes
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Relocation assistance
Quality Engineer
Prysmian Group —Bishopstoke
- Communication skills
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician / Engineering Technician / Electrical Engineer / Maintenance engineer / Service and Maintenance Engineer
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Bournemouth
- Full-time
- English
- Mechanical knowledge
Quality Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Southampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Design Engineer
Eaton —Titchfield
- CAD
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Machinery Failure Investigation Specialist
Lloyd's Register Group —Southampton
- Full-time
- English
- Project management
Mechanical Manager (Gas & Plumbing)
Wing's Technical Services Limited —Gosport
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Plumbing
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Senior Project Manager
Roke —Romsey
- Full-time
- Leadership
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
QinetiQ —Gosport
- Full-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
E3 Senior Engineer
QinetiQ —Amesbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Senior Avionics Design Engineer
Britten-Norman —Southampton
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Multi Trader
Correct Contract Services Ltd —Andover
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Senior Project Engineer
CMS2 —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Assembly
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Packaging Production Technician
CooperVision —Eastleigh
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
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Production Engineer
QinetiQ —Gosport
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Employee discount
Product Design Lead - Design Technology
Bitterne Park School —Southampton
- £32,916 - £56,743 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
- Leadership
- Free parking
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Senior Materials Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd -
Southampton

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Job details

Full-time

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:

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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