Summer Intern Material Scientist

BAE Systems
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridContractGBP 25,900+Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Rapid troubleshooting","Failure analysis","Technical reporting","Problem-solving","Materials testing"]

Work within a multidisciplinary team in the Product Assurance Response Centre (PARC) to support rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis for components, production, and processes. Prepare technical reports, test procedures, process specifications, and product documentation. Use analytical and test equipment such as SEM/EDX, XRF, X-ray CT, tensile testing, DSC/TGA, FTIR, and other materials characterization methods, with in-house training provided.

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BAE Systems
BAE Systems
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Summer Intern Material Scientist

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Job Summary

Work within a multidisciplinary team in the Product Assurance Response Centre (PARC) to support rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis for components, production, and processes. Prepare technical reports, test procedures, process specifications, and product documentation. Use analytical and test equipment such as SEM/EDX, XRF, X-ray CT, tensile testing, DSC/TGA, FTIR, and other materials characterization methods, with in-house training provided.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract · 3 months
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepare technical reports, test procedures, process specifications, and other product documentation.
  • •Provide rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis services for components, production, and processes.
  • •Use test and analytical equipment to ensure issues are solved in a timely fashion.
  • •Apply knowledge of materials properties, selection, processing, and testing to support investigations.
  • •Work with analytical techniques including SEM/EDX, XRF, 3D X-Ray/CT, tensile testing, and techniques for materials characterization (e.g., DSC/TGA, FTIR, TMA, DMA, NDT).

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 25,900

Key Requirements

  • •Obtain, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM subject.
  • •Provide rapid troubleshooting and failure analysis support for components, production, and processes.
  • •Use test and analytical equipment to solve problems in a timely manner and support a wide range of enquiries.
  • •Demonstrate knowledge of materials properties, selection, processing, and testing across areas such as polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, adhesives, and surface finishes/coatings.
  • •Have a proven track record in a production, electronics, or quality environment (preferable).
Education:Bachelor's in STEM
Skills:Rapid troubleshootingFailure analysisTechnical reportingProblem-solvingMaterials testing
Tech Stack:SEMEDXXRF3D X-Ray/CTTensile testingMaterial/sample preparationDSCTGAFTIREGATMADMANDT

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Baseline Personnel Security StandardNational Security Vetting

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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