💼 Full-Time Position

Materials Chemist / Chemical Engineer - Energetic Materials

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Macro Recruitment
📍 Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia
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Location
Edinburgh, Australia
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

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...