Electronics Engineer

New Electronics; Basingstoke; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their Future Systems Technologies Group. The role involves hands-on physics experiments and collaboration with engineers and scientists. The successful candidate will manage technical work programs and engage with communities within the organization. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a 9-day working fortnight and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policies

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a scientific or STEM discipline or equivalent qualification/experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of electrical energy issues in firing units.
• Plan and conduct explosive trials with diagnostics.
• Collaborate with international partners and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in a scientific or STEM discipline

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Electronics Engineer

Closing Date: 13th June 2025

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

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, limited opportunities to work from home are available. The successful candidate will predominantly work on-site at AWE Aldermaston.

Package: £37,860 - £56,000 (dependent on suitability, qualifications, and experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered; please specify your preference in your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is recruiting an Applied Physicist or Applied Engineer for the Future Systems Technologies Group / Non-Nuclear Components Group.

This role involves working with a team of engineers and scientists, focusing on hands-on physics experiments, experiment design, and analysis of results. The data collected supports hardware development and modeling programs, aiding the progression of our models and technologies.

The role requires some travel within the UK and to the US.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain understanding of electrical energy issues in firing units for Electro Explosive Devices.
2. Understand the practical and theoretical aspects of explosive energy use.
3. Manage technical work programs as directed.
4. Plan and conduct explosive trials with diagnostics.
5. Maintain technical progression of the Electro-Explosives Team.
6. Assist in training firing officers and explosive workers.
7. Engage with relevant communities within AWE.
8. Collaborate with international partners and external stakeholders.
9. Participate in review and improvement activities to ensure best practices in technical projects.

Who Are We Looking For?

Essential:

• An undergraduate degree in a scientific or STEM discipline, or equivalent qualification/experience.

Preferred experience includes:

• Producing and reviewing technical reports and publications.
• Teamwork and staff development skills.
• Strong communication skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and innovation skills.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with explosive materials, energetics, firing system design, or diagnostics.
• Leading projects.
• Experience with shock modeling and 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX).

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 9-day working fortnight, giving every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading pension scheme (contributions between 9% and 13%).
• Family-friendly policies: 39 weeks full pay maternity leave, 4 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Opportunities for professional development, including funding for professional memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policies for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities.

Visit the 'Working at AWE' page for full details and the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.