Electronics Engineer

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a thrilling opportunity for Electrical & Electronics Engineers in Reading. This role involves working alongside experienced engineers on critical projects related to warhead electrical/electronic systems. You will engage in the assessment and testing of components, ensuring they meet stringent service requirements. The company promotes a culture of professional development, providing pathways for further qualifications and offering a unique 9-day working fortnight. If you are a motivated engineer eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday each year

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay

Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess new designs for suitability for service use.
• Engage with US counterparts on surveillance and test activities.
• Specification of trials and surveillance activities.

Skills

Electrical Circuit Design

Testing and Fault-Finding

Electronics Application in Defence

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC plus Vocational Training

Job description

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

job requisition id R21367

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)

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 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. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects – some of which have never been done before. Find out more on our website.