Lab Technicians

5 days ago

Edinburgh South Australia YTEK Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
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.

Specific Duties


• Prepare, mix, and cast inert and energetic materials

• Conduct burn rate tests and physical and mechanical property assessment of energetic materials

• Perform thermal and chemical analyses (e.g. DSC, TGA, spectroscopy, chromatography) on inert and energetic materials

• Carry out sensitivity testing (impact, friction, electrostatic discharge, ignition temperature)

• Participate in task planning activities and contribute to the development of supporting documentation

General Duties


• 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

Who We're Looking For

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.

For further details please contact Richard on

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