Material Scientist Graduate

QinetiQ is committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and leveraged for innovation.

Role Purpose

• The role will support the delivery of composites programmes within the Advanced Materials and Devices (AM&D) team. The candidate will operate closely with the Technical lead to win, support and deliver technical programmes.
• Primarily support in the delivery of programmes of work within the composite materials domain.
• Support on the delivery of programmes of work within the AM&D teams.
• Attendance to QinetiQ Farnborough at least three days a week.

Key Capabilities / Knowledge

• Knowledge of Material science or Composites.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Competent in Microsoft studio applications.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in a STEM subject.
• Preferably a module on Material Science and/or Composites.

Benefits

• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms.
• Coaching and Mentoring.
• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Employee discount portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee-led networks.

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 ()

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.

Closing date for applications: 5 June 2026