£33,750 – £33,750EntryFull Time
Job Title: Materials Scientist Graduate
Job Location: Farnborough
Job Type: Permanent/Fulltime
Salary: £33,750
Job ID: 20025
At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.
Role Purpose:
To support the ongoing materials engineering business lines delivering direct customer projects, with special emphasis on corrosion and / or paints and coatings technologies.
To enable succession planning for corrosion and paints/coatings capabilities.
Key Accountabilities:
Undertaking materials / corrosion / paints and coatings testing and experimentation under guidance of more senior engineers and scientists.
To collate results and produce written inputs on work undertaken for project leaders to incorporate in customer reports.
To contribute to safe and efficient laboratory management.
To develop own understanding and skills in field of materials, corrosion and paints and coatings to grow and progress in role.
Key Capabilities/Knowledge:
Knowledge of materials science or chemistry with particular interest (i.e. degree module or final year project or actual work experience) in fields of metallic corrosion or paint /coating technology.
Capable of expanding knowledge of corrosion and paints technology at pace under mentorship of subject matter experts.
Experience & Qualifications:
Degree (BSc or BEng Hons. minimum) in Materials Science, Chemistry, Corrosion or Coatings Technology.
How to apply:
Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.
Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):
Security:
Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.
Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all background, come and be part of our team!
To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link: Life at QinetiQ
Closing date for new applications: 5th June 2026
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