Mechanical Design Engineer - Gas Transfer Systems

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Gas Transfer Systems. This role involves design, development, and testing of gas storage systems, requiring strong mechanical engineering skills and the ability to lead projects. The position offers a 9-day working fortnight, competitive salary, and extensive benefits including a market-leading pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a mechanical engineering role, preferably in design.
• Experience in a mechanical laboratory and understanding of associated regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical direction and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Delivering technical documents, reports, and presentations.
• Championing development of current and new technologies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Design)

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Gas Transfer Systems

Closing Date: 13th June 2025

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

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 (~80%) working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Packages:

• Junior Engineer (E.g. New graduate with limited experience) - £37,860-£39,500

• Experienced Engineer - £42,000-£50,000

• Senior Engineer - £47,690-£70,000

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

The Gas Transfer Systems (GTS) team within AWE are looking for an innovative, creative and highly motivated Mechanical Design and Test Engineer with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently as well as collaborative team working and the ability to manage and lead ones own work, presenting at formal reviews and stage-gates.

The successful applicant will contribute to the design, development, assembly and testing of gas storage and delivery systems for nuclear warheads. The role will support current and future programmes of work at AWE.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical direction, leadership and undertaking process governance throughout the project lifecycle (PLM).

• Lead and deliver to the production and delivery of technical documents, reports, and presentations including specifications, design reviews, operational documents, and validation evidence for the engineering solutions.

• Championing development of current and new technologies or capabilities

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• An HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Design)

• Significant experience within a mechanical engineering role (preferably a design position) with good knowledge of mechanical engineering theory and practice.

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

• Working within a mechanical laboratory and an understanding of associated regulations; working within a high-pressure gas environment.

• Knowledge of pressure vessel design and industry design codes.

• Product testing and validation.

• Trials or research engineering

• Design for manufacture

• GD&T

• Professional registration at IEng or CEng level or equivalent experience

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'.

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