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Job Title: Senior Materials Engineer Location: Filton – full time on site with adhoc options to work from home. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £46350 Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us. What you’ll be doing: Join BAE Systems’ Micro & Nano Systems team, part of Advanced Technology Solutions, and help develop materials and MEMS technologies for challenging environments. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll support innovative projects spanning structural health monitoring, advanced coatings, sensors, printed electronics, and display technologies. You’ll develop and deliver performance characterisation testing for future airframe coatings and emerging devices, while collaborating with subject matter experts and industry partners across BAE Systems. In this role, you will be able to your technical expertise and contribute to the development of next-generation capabilities and products Core Duties : Support the development and evaluation of specialist materials, with a focus on corrosion performance Gather customer requirements and recommend solutions Design and conduct testing of coatings, materials and devices Perform characterisation and verification testing across varying technology maturity levels Operate specialist laboratory equipment, including environmental and salt spray chambers Produce technical reports, test procedures and product documentation Essential Skills: Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Scientific discipline, or relevant industry experience within fabrication, manufacturing or engineering environments, ideally in the MEMS, aerospace or defence sectors Experience working with corrosion-resistant materials and protective coatings Knowledge of materials or device characterisation techniques and associated test equipment The Micro and Nano Systems (M&NS) team: Join a specialist research team developing innovative materials and advanced MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensor technologies for use in demanding and challenging environments. Working within a small, highly skilled team, you’ll contribute across a broad range of research activities while building expertise in cutting-edge sensing and materials technologies. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect Security Statement: Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 28th October 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . 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