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Electronics Engineer

Employer
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Location
Berkshire, Reading, England
Salary
£42640 - £57000 per annum
Closing date
2 Dec 2019
Reference
ADR6000

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Discipline
Electronics
Sector
Computing & IT
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Exciting opportunities in a truly unique environment.

AWE are currently recruiting for an Electronics Engineer on a permanent basis. This role will offer the opportunity to support the development and maintenance of a number of legacy bespoke Motorola 68K based control systems within production facilities as well as an offline full development simulation environment.

Location - Reading area

Package - £42,640 - £57,000pa (dependant on level of experience)

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available.

You will be required to:

  • Contribute to the delivery of Conceptual designs, Detail designs, Manufacturing specifications, Operational documentation and validation evidence for Electronic engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements
  • Contribute to the high production availability stats in supporting the 1st line support team on technical queries
  • Identify and support opportunities for improving a current X25 RS232 network with a view to upgrade to a robust Ethernet network
  • Support and enhance a development environment that replicates the production live system to enable software and hardware development
  • Design new solutions to extend the life of the existing legacy bespoke circuit boards
  • To improve and undertake modifications to the Pascal embedded code and compile, optimise and create EPROMS from the binary code produced

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have demonstrable experience of the following:

  • Working on complex systems using innovative science and technology, a stage gated design process and be able to show proficiency in fault-finding and problem solving
  • A hands-on approach to designing, building and installing systems such as distributed control systems, network-controlled systems and Motorola 68K based mini computer systems would be beneficial
  • Strong understanding of the Linux environment as well as good C programming skills
  • Good familiarity with PC104's, Raspberry Pi and Arduino's for rapid design concepts
  • Mentoring and coaching members of the team, as this is a key part of the role
  • Strong communication skills
  • You will have a BSc in a relevant engineering/computing discipline or proven experience working in a similar environment.

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 value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE.

Company

We’re looking for talented and ambitious people to join us in our work at the forefront of nuclear defence engineering, science and technology.

To work at AWE is to play a valuable part in keeping our country safe and secure.

Working at AWE gives you access to exceptional technologies, facilities and projects no ordinary company can provide – and the support of world-class professionals at every stage of your career.

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