Qualification Engineer

The Qualification Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading the evaluation of newly developed energetic materials, to introduce them into service in accordance with customer requirements. The role primarily centres on testing energetic materials and managing their integration into operational use.

This position is particularly suited to individuals who have prior experience in the qualification of energetic materials.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with customers and suppliers to develop comprehensive qualification plans, ensuring that all requirements are thoroughly understood and satisfied
• Establish qualification timelines, coordinate resources, and prioritise tasks to efficiently achieve key milestones aligned with organisational objectives
• Support research and development initiatives, particularly in the formulation of new propellants
• Partner with R&D teams to provide technical expertise and contribute to advancements in innovative energetic materials
• Assist in the setup, execution, and teardown of laboratory tests and developmental activities
• Manage the handling, labelling, storage, and transport of energetic materials in strict accordance with site safety protocols and UK/EU regulations

Requirements

• A Bachelor\'s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Background in applying military standards like STANAGs or MIL-SPECs
• Skilled in handling and working with energetic materials
• Understanding of safety protocols and documentation, such as COSHH, SDSs, REACH, as well as risk and manual handling assessments
• Profound familiarity with testing procedures for energetic materials

Preferred

• Experience working in fast‑moving manufacturing or startup environments
• Previous work with UK qualification standards for energetic materials, including AOP-7
• Experience in dealing with composite propellants

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Private Medical & Dental
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air — low‑cost drones and cruise missiles now produced at scale by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending our way of life, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade existing defences.

We’re building low‑cost interceptors to defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them — at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains to assure delivery.

We are one of the fastest‑growing defence technology companies in history, backed by world‑class investors, and we’re hiring exceptional people to deliver manufacturing excellence at scale. If you are motivated by impact, thrive in ambitious environments, and want to build quality into systems that matter — we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

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