Electronics Engineers

The Engineer UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Electronics Engineers to join their team in Reading. The role involves designing, testing, and fault-finding electronic hardware, with a focus on warhead electrical systems. Candidates should possess a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a 9-day working fortnight and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading pension scheme

Maternity Leave (39 weeks full pay)

Paternity Leave (4 weeks full pay)

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in circuit design and fault finding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, testing, and fault-finding of electronic hardware.
• Analyzing and assessing existing designs.

Skills

Analogue circuit design

Digital support circuit design

Electronic circuit fault finding

Circuit simulation and modelling

Reverse engineering & data analysis

Switch mode power supply design (SMPS)

High voltage circuit design considerations

Failure Mode Effect Analysis

Electromagnetics design

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

HND in electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

About The Job

Electronics Engineers

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 most of their time (~80%) working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Package: £37,860 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

• Engineer - (e.g., recent 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

AWE is recruiting experienced Electronic Engineers. Working as part of a small team of experienced engineers, this role offers the opportunity to apply your domain knowledge and gain a deep understanding of warhead electrical systems. You will analyze these systems and develop your career with us.

The role includes designing, testing, and fault-finding of electronic hardware, with the requirement to analyze and assess existing designs.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A degree-level qualification (degree or HND etc.) in electrical/electronic engineering or applied physics, or equivalent working experience.

While not a strict checklist, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following areas:

• Analogue circuit design
• Digital support circuit design
• Electronic circuit fault finding
• Circuit simulation and modelling
• Reverse engineering & data analysis
• Switch mode power supply design (SMPS)
• High voltage circuit design considerations & electrical safety
• Failure Mode Effect Analysis (Design/Product, component level)
• Electromagnetics design, specifically small form factor transformers

You'll need to work calmly and constructively in a priority-changing environment and manage your workload effectively. Initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential.

Some reasons you'll love it here

AWE offers a wide range of benefits, including:

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

Visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website for full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.