RandD Engineer (Composites)

RandD Engineer (Carbon Fibre/Composites) £50,000 - £60,000 + 37 Days Holiday + Progression + Cutting-Edge TechnologyBristol (On-site)Are you a RandD engineer looking for the Potential to move into senior technical, project leadership, or product development roles and be a part of a rapidly growing company?This is a rare opportunity to join a venture-backed climate tech company developing innovative chemical recycling processes to recover high-value carbon fibre for use across aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors.This company recently received a large amount of funding and is entering an exciting scale-up phase.Drive the future of sustainable materials by leading the characterisation and QC of recovered carbon fibre. In this hands-on RandD role, you''ll bridge the gap between theory and production-designing experimental programmes, building custom test rigs, and manufacturing composite prototypes. Beyond the lab, you''ll leverage Python to build sophisticated data pipelines while managing high-impact projects and external partnerships. It''s a unique opportunity to own the full technical lifecycle, from pilot plant development to securing RandD grants, all while scaling cutting-edge recycling technology The RoleYou will play a key role in developing and scaling a novel chemical process, working across lab and pilot plant environments.QC and Characterization: Fiber analysis and technical datasheets.Experimental Design: Test rig construction and program ..... full job details .....