Job Description

Engineer (R&D)

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers.

Right now, we're growing and looking for an

Engineer (R&D)

to join our Engineering & Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your creativity, technical know-how, and problem-solving skills to high-impact projects that move from concept to reality.

What you'll do:

Design and develop innovative products that meet exacting customer requirements Take ownership of technical deliverables, ensuring projects run to time, cost, and quality Create detailed design documentation including drawings, models, specifications, and technical reports Support safe trials and testing, and validate data for new product introduction Manage multiple work packages and complex activities, always with a keen eye on technical risk and compliance Work collaboratively with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are production-ready Contribute to root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives Build trusted relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers Stay on the pulse of new technologies and apply fresh ideas to our projects

What you'll bring:

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field Strong understanding of engineering processes: systems engineering, requirements management, verification & validation, product safety and certification Skilled in design software and analysis tools, with experience in engineering modelling and problem-solving A track record in system integration design and development Confident using IT systems and tools like Office 365 (Teams, PowerBI, Planner, Dynamics) Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders A proactive mindset, committed to high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance

Why choose CEUK?

At CEUK, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a genuine impact. You'll have the opportunity to work on pioneering projects in an environment that champions innovation, teamwork, and continuous development.

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company at an exciting time of growth. Bring your passion for engineering and let's make a difference together.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts. Also, where practical, we will support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle which could include the ability to flex your start and finish hours to assist with your work life balance.

If you have the necessary skills and experience for the position of Engineer R&D, then we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person