Electronics Technician

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defense and aerospace organization is seeking an Electronics Technician to develop skills in electronic engineering, circuit design, and systems integration. Located between Reading and Basingstoke, this role offers a competitive salary from £25,180 to £34,000, flexible working patterns, and excellent benefits including a 9-day working fortnight. Candidates with an apprenticeship or above in Electronics are encouraged to apply. Limited work-from-home opportunities are expected due to the classified nature of the work.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Access to discounts

Special Leave Policy

Responsibilities

• Circuit design and prototyping
• Circuit board design and layout
• System integration
• Cable and harness design, development and manufacture
• Product development for various systems

Skills

Familiar with standard electronic components and their properties

Electronics fault-finding techniques

Soldering (through-hole and surface mount)

Assembly of prototype circuits

Testing of circuits using standard electronic test equipment

Manufacture of cable and cable harnesses

Interpret circuit diagrams

Microsoft office applications

Education

Apprenticeship, NVQ, ONC or above qualification in Electronics

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW software

Job description

Role title: Electronics Technician

Location: RG7 4PR or RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Closing date: 27th January 2026

Package: £25,180 - £34,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience)

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.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is currently recruiting for a Warhead Electronics Technician (early career engineer) to join the Automated Test Equipment (ATE) team. In this position, you will work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team to develop your skills in Electronic Engineering, circuit design, printed circuit board layout and systems integration.

We welcome candidates from a broad range of education and experience, and you will be supported as you develop and progress.

Who are we looking for?

Some of the things you would be involved in (but not limited to) are:

• Circuit design and prototyping
• Circuit board design and layout
• System integration (bringing multiple systems together)
• Cable and harness design, development and manufacture
• National Instruments LabVIEW software development
• Product development:
  • 19" Rack systems
  • Euro card systems
  • Backplane systems
  • Boxed / enclosed designs

We do need you to have the following:

• Apprenticeship, NVQ, ONC or above qualification in Electronics.

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

• Familiar with standard electronic components and their properties
• Electronics fault-finding techniques
• Soldering (through-hole and surface mount)
• Assembly of prototype circuits (e.g. breadboarding)
• Testing of circuits using standard electronic test equipment
• Manufacture of cable and cable harnesses
• Interpret circuit diagrams
• Microsoft office applications

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 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'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required

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 working on site at AWE.