Lab Technicians - Propellant Material Analysis, Mixing, Casting, and Testing
LAB TECHNICIANS – ENERGETIC MATERIALS R&D
Support the preparation, mixing, casting, testing, analysis, and characterisation of advanced propellants.
• Exciting Full-Time Roles Supporting Cutting-Edge Defence Technology
• Competitive, Negotiable Remuneration | North Adelaide-based
• Immediate Start Preferred | Long-Term Role with Extension Options
YTEK is an Australian engineering and technology development organization, and a longstanding and trusted supplier of technical, engineering and scientific services to Defence S&T. Due to increasing demand YTEK now wishes to employ several suitably qualified Practitioners to support the research objectives of a multiyear Defence Program of sovereign significance - the national GWEO Enterprise.
The Roles
You'll work on-site at Edinburgh as part of a collaborative Defence Technology team. These hands-on technical roles involve the processing, testing, and characterisation of energetic materials, including explosive formulations and rocket and missile propellants.
1. Prepare, mix, and cast inert and energetic materials
2. Conduct burn rate tests and physical and mechanical property assessment of energetic materials
3. Perform thermal and chemical analyses (e.g. DSC, TGA, spectroscopy, chromatography) on inert and energetic materials
4. Carry out sensitivity testing (impact, friction, electrostatic discharge, ignition temperature)
5. Participate in task planning activities and contribute to the development of supporting documentation
* Support ongoing processing and testing activities in the lab
* Maintain lab facilities, equipment, and instrumentation
* Assist in preparing safety documentation and risk assessments
* Troubleshoot equipment issues and keep the lab stocked
* Process test data and contribute to technical reports
We welcome skilled lab technicians, and qualified professionals with hands-on experience in lab or technical environments.
You will ideally have:
* Experience with material processing, testing, or lab analysis
* Confidence working safely in labs, workshops, or processing facilities
* Ability to interpret and follow test protocols and standards
* Knowledge of WHS principles and hazardous material handling
* Strong communication and technical documentation skills
* Experience with energetic materials is a plus (not essential)
Formal qualifications in chemistry, materials science, or engineering are valued but not essential. Demonstrable practical skills and a safety-first mindset are key.
The Working Environment
A unique, professional and collaborative space, with a strong sense of national purpose, and with the buzz of Defence research and advanced technology all around.
Eligibility Requirements
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory
• Must hold or be eligible for NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) clearance
Apply now to secure your place - limited availability.
Please apply with a very short covering letter and CV, quoting role Ref ID LT2604 .
Your application will include the following questions:
* Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?
* How many years' experience do you have as a laboratory technician?
* Have you completed a qualification in science?
* How many years of proven lab experience do you have in a role similar to or closely aligned with this one, in terms of skills, experience, and the types of materials and processes involved?
* Are you an Australian citizen - AND - Do you hold or have you recently held an Australian Defence Security Clearance?
* What is your target total salary package amount for 1800 hours of effort PA? (including all leave, loadings, and benefits, and 12% SGC and all other possible entitlements) - in other words, a total gross amount.
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