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Electronics Engineers

Design and fault-find electronic hardware for UK nuclear warhead electrical systems.
Aldermaston Wharf, England, United Kingdom
Mid-Level
GBP34,000 – 70,000 GBP / year
3 weeks ago
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)

Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)

A British organization responsible for the design, manufacture, and support of warheads for the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent.

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Electronics Engineers

AWE is currently recruiting for experienced Electronic Engineers. Working as part of a small team of experienced engineers, these roles offer candidates the opportunity to apply their domain knowledge and experience to gain the requisite depth of knowledge of warhead electrical systems so they can apply sound engineering principles to analyse these systems and develop their career with us.

These roles include designing, testing, and fault-finding of electronic hardware, with the requirement to also analyse and assess existing designs.

We do need you to have the following:

  • A degree level qualification (degree or HND etc) in a electrical/electronic engineering or applied physics, or equivalent working experience

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

  • Analogue circuit design
  • Digital support circuit design
  • Electronic circuit fault finding
  • Circuit simulation and modelling
  • Reverse engineering & Data analysis
  • Switch mode power supply design (SMPS)
  • High voltage circuit design considerations & Electrical safety
  • Failure Mode Effect Analysis (Design/Product, component level)
  • Electromagnetics design. Specifically, small form factor transformers

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

  • 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
  • Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
  • Discounts – 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

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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 will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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

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Electronics Engineers
Aldermaston Wharf, England, United Kingdom
GBP34,000 – 70,000 GBP / year
Engineering
About Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
A British organization responsible for the design, manufacture, and support of warheads for the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent.