Electrical & Electronics Engineers

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Electrical & Electronics Engineers for exciting opportunities in Reading. This role offers a chance to apply and develop your skills while working on critical warhead electrical/electronic systems. You will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for assessing new designs, qualifying components, and engaging in essential testing processes. With excellent development and progression opportunities, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in the defence sector and enjoy a range of attractive perks including a 9-day working fortnight and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday each year

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, testing, and fault-finding of electrical/electronic circuits.
• Degree qualification in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess new designs for suitability for service use.
• Qualification and testing of new components and systems.
• Engage with US counterparts on surveillance and test activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Circuit Design and Testing

Fault-Finding

Defence Systems Knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC plus vocational training

Job description

Electrical & Electronics Engineers

Electrical & Electronics Engineers

Apply locations: Reading area

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: January 9, 2025 (14 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R22777

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

AWE have exciting opportunities for Electrical & Electronics Engineers, keen to apply their skills and knowledge, at various stages of their careers. We offer excellent development and progression opportunities.

Role: Electrical & Electronics Engineers

Location: Reading (office based)

Salary: £29,640 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

The Role?

We are looking for motivated and experienced Electrical & Electronics Engineers who are keen to apply and develop their skills. You will be working in a team of experienced engineers supporting the delivery, assessment, and test of warhead electrical/electronic systems and components. Responsibilities include:

• Assessment of new designs for suitability for service use
• Qualification of new components
• Test and assessment of components and systems as part of an ongoing surveillance programme
• Specification of trials and surveillance activities
• Engaging with US counterparts on surveillance and test activities

Applicants should have experience in the designing, testing, and fault-finding of electrical/electronic circuits, with the ability to analyse and assess existing designs. Knowledge of the application of electronics to defence systems would be an advantage, but not essential.

Candidates should have a degree qualification (or equivalent, e.g. HNC plus vocational training) in electrical/electronic engineering, followed by relevant experience. Training will be provided, and opportunities to study for further qualifications are available.

Some reasons we think Electrical & Electronics Engineers love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• 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.

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

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

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.

About AWE

If you’re looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation – possibly two generations – programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent.

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