Materials Engineer
28AI EXPOSURE TODAY28
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST73%
NOT A FORECAST73%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Materials Engineer
As a Materials Engineer, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology and manufacturing by developing, testing, and optimizing materials that are essential for innovative products. Your expertise not only drives efficiency and sustainability in industries across the UK but also contributes to global advancements in fields like aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Rolls-RoyceA leader in aerospace engineering, Rolls-Royce offers cutting-edge projects and a commitment to innovation in materials technology.
BoeingBoeing is at the forefront of aerospace technology, providing opportunities for engineers to work on advanced materials for aircraft.
Jaguar Land RoverKnown for luxury vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover invests heavily in materials research to enhance performance and sustainability.
BAE SystemsBAE Systems is a global defence, security, and aerospace company, offering diverse opportunities in materials engineering.ArupArup is a global engineering consultancy that focuses on sustainable materials and innovative engineering solutions.