Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

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.

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme, and a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts.