Materials Chemist / Chemical Engineer - Energetic Materials

Macro Recruitment
📍 Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted February 25, 2026

Job Description

You will be supporting Defence to develop and test advanced munitions. This research includes the processing, development and testing of new propellant and explosive materials.

  • Australian Citizenship essential and Must have experience in safe handling of dangerous chemicals.
  • 8-month full time contract with 12 month extension option for each position
  • Based at the Defence site in Edinburgh

The Role...

You'll be working with the R&D department for the Department of Defence (Defence Science Technology Group, DTSG) in Edinburgh.

This project will require a Materials Chemist or Chemical Engineer or related skill set to be part of a Defence project focused on leading the development and manufacture of explosive ordnance. This research includes the processing, development and testing of new propellant and explosive materials for Defence applications.

The role requires 1 Senior Materials Chemist / Chemical Engineer focus...

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Job Details

  • Location Edinburgh, South Australia
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Physical Scientists
  • Posted Date February 25, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 06, 2026