Job Description

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK\xe2\x80\x99s ultimate deterrent \xe2\x80\x93 Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE have exciting opportunities for Electrical/Electronics Engineers, keen to apply their skills and knowledge, at various stages of their careers.

We also offer excellent development and progression opportunities.

Role: Warhead Electrical/Electronics Engineers (office based)

Location: Reading Area

Salary: \xc2\xa335,720 - \xc2\xa345,000 (dependent on experience)

Closing date: 8th October 2023

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts \xe2\x80\x93 access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing \xe2\x80\x93 more information available on our careers site
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
• Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration

We are looking for motivated and experienced Electrical/Electronics Engineers who are keen to apply and develop their skills. We have roles for engineers at various stages of their careers.

You will be working in a team of experienced engineers supporting the delivery, assessment, and test of warhead electrical/electronic systems and components.

Your Responsibilities would include:

• Assessment of new designs for suitability for service use
• Qualification of new components
• Test and assessment of components and systems as part of an ongoing surveillance programme
• Specification of trials and surveillance activities
• Engaging with US counterparts on surveillance and test activities

Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we would welcome applications from candidates who have the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Analogue circuit design
• Digital circuit design,
• Electronic circuit fault finding
• Circuit simulation
• Generation of requirements and specifications
• Data analysis

Applicants should have experience in the designing, testing, and fault-finding of electrical/electronic circuits, with the ability to analyse and assess existing designs. Knowledge of the application of electronics to defence systems would be an advantage but not essential.

Candidates will need to have a degree qualification (or equivalent, e.g. HNC plus vocational training) in electrical/electronic engineering, followed by relevant experience. Training will be provided, and opportunities to study for further qualifications are available.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

Atomic Weapons Establishment