Special Projects Electronics Engineer

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £28,420 - £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Advert Closing Date: 24th of October 2024

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

Join our world-class team in Nuclear Security and Innovation

Are you ready to be part of a team of engineers and scientists at the forefront of nuclear security technologies and innovation, delivering solutions for a safe and secure future? We are seeking passionate and dedicated people to join our growing team, providing critical capabilities to meet the defence needs of our nation.

Our team plays a pivotal role in protecting our country from radiological and nuclear threats by advising the government on national security issues, training police and military responders and developing technologies for rendering safe improvised nuclear devices. We are at the heart of efforts to keep our country safe from terrorism.

The job role will be within a high performing, delivery focused team supporting the design, manufacture and deployment of bespoke electronic hardware in support of off-site training activities, with many opportunities to learn and develop your electronic skills in design, manufacture, test and validation.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• HNC/ONC or equivalent qualification in Electronics or another relevant technical field
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience within industry. This may include an apprenticeship or graduate placement within industry
• An understanding of electronic design
• Experience of electrical testing on electronic circuits, understanding and experience in the use of standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and function generators
• Working to achieve project deadlines to time, cost and quality

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 below, 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.

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

• Knowledge or experience in digital electronics using micro controllers
• An understanding of PCB design
• Knowledge of HV and/or pulse power systems

• Good communication skills, comfortable speaking to both technical and non-technical people at different levels of seniority
• Requirements capture and innovative research and development to find appropriate solutions to technical problems
• Designing electronic circuits and interfacing of various electronic systems to meet customer specifications
• Good practical/fabrication skills in metal and wood working

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.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• 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.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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