Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

Salary - dependent on experience plus contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, additional benefits and an excellent work / life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours.

AWE has been named in the Sunday Times top 25 big companies to work for in 2019.

AWE are looking for an Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join an existing team responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of robust, miniature weapon safety mechanisms. Currently the team is made up of Engineers and Scientists and works together with our peers in the USA. Your role will be to develop capability and understanding of all aspects of these specialist products from the underpinning science through to the system qualification of these highly reliable clockwork-like devices that can survive space flight and vehicle accidents. We have our own laboratory to support this mission.

With most of the team concentrating on the pure mechanical aspects, we are looking for someone to assist with the cross domain electro-mechanical elements, particularly monitoring, testing and test equipment.

Applicants must have a broad engineering foundation with understanding of both the electrical/electronic and mechanical engineering domains as well as how they are interfaced. Previous applied experience of

electro-mechanical system design is essential and the use of ECAD and MCAD tools would be beneficial, though further training can be provided.

Though not to be considered a check list, candidates would benefit from knowledge of ANY of the following:

· Sensor selection - particularly position type sensors such as encoders or hall effect switches

· Prime movers - particularly motors and solenoids.

· Product testing - mechanical or electrical/electronic.

· Test equipment design - from concept through to in service support.

· PCB and flex cable design

· Product packaging

· Human factors

To be considered for these roles, you must have an HNC / HND or degree qualified in an Engineering discipline or have proven experience working in a similar field and possess strong communication skills.

We welcome applications from candidates who would like to discuss flexible/part time working.

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

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that talent is unrelated to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social background or any other form of diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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