Want to use your knowledge and experience of Power Sources somewhere that you can really make a difference? 

As a Power Sources Scientific Engineer at HMGCC, you’ll help drive the research, design and development needed to deliver cutting-edge energy storage technology to protect the UK’s national security. You’ll work on a mixture of fast paced delivery and longer-term pull-through of next generation technologies; and will have the opportunity to help shape a new multi-million-pound Power Sources facility at HMGCC. 

As part of a multi-skilled team working closely with Development Engineers from across several disciplines, projects cover all facets of engineering from concept to delivery. Your responsibilities include the development of power sources systems, from initial gathering of requirements and analysis, through design and verification, to the planning for transfer into service. You’ll provide technical expertise with the design and testing of products, applying best working practice, and focusing on safety and compliance.

You’ll also work alongside Partners in Industry, Academia, and Suppliers, from both home and overseas, to develop, understand or obtain the best and latest technology on offer. Horizon scanning is integral to the role, and you’ll help develop new and novel techniques to deliver HMGCC’s technology and take the lead in establishing new analytical and fundamental research capabilities furthering our status as a Centre of Excellence.

It’s a big ask, which is why you’ll be supported throughout your career with us, not only with training tailored to your individual development, but as part of a welcoming and collaborative team. 

More About You

You will already have:

• A strong background in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, to degree level or equivalent
• Experience working with and knowledge of battery chemistries and their performance characteristics
• Awareness and understanding of other power and energy systems, such as fuel cells, power harvesting or power transfer etc

To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you have one or more of the following (but these are not essential):

• An understanding of the fundamentals of electrochemistry
• Experience or awareness in use of battery management electronics, such as safety systems, fuel gauging technology
• Skills in battery test methods and practices
• Experience of battery pack design and charging regimes
• Knowledge of health and Safety issues involved in handing batteries, fuel cells etc.
• Experience in carrying out risk assessments and implementing their findings

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

• Enjoys coming up with creative solutions.
• Wants to improve on yesterday – striving to be the best you can.
• Isn't afraid of making mistakes, but always learns from them.
• Enjoys being part of a team, managing a project with a team of developers.
• Can identify and exploit opportunities to further HMGCC’s interests.
• Change is a big part of our organisation.You will be able to adapt with the support of your team and management.
  

Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills within the power sources centre, you will:

• Provide the customer and delivery areas with power sources consultancy and advice.
• Manage the evaluation of new and alternative battery systems and chemistries.
• Help to develop novel techniques for the design and manufacture of improved energy storage devices.
• Lead the establishment of several new analytical capabilities within a purpose-built facility.
• Liaise with development labs to ensure all power sources requirements are fit for purpose, safe and compliant.
• Ensure all battery profile tests are appropriate to their intended applications.
• Provide interpretation of all test results with respect to cell chemistry and application.
• Offer advice on Health and Safety issues surrounding power sources technology and promote best practices with respect to the storage, handling, and final use.  

What we Offer
Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave. 
• 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours.  If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Training. Lots and lots of training.This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
• Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive.
• Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
• On site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day
• Relocation Package*
• Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an Ethnic Minority.  We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone. 
   
  

About HMGCC
We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security. 

We work with the National Security Community, UK Government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation. 

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to. 

To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website. 
  

Equal Opportunities
Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.  

HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. 

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.  

HMGCC is proud to hold the status of Disability Confident Employer. In line with this, we offer the Disability Confident - Offer of Interview. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the inclusion and diversity information on our web site.
 
Apply now
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Our Recruitment Team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response. 

Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.   

*if you are relocating to the area then we can discuss the possibility of a relocation package