Engineering Year-in-Industry Placement — Onsite, 9‑Day Fortnight

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500 (placement)”

270 hours annual leave

Job summary

AWE invites engineering students in Reading and surrounding areas to join an onsite placement at Aldermaston or Burghfield. You will collaborate with engineers on design, systems and manufacturing projects that contribute to UK safety and security, while gaining practical experience in specialist facilities.

You will be on track for a 2:2 by August 2027 and graduate in 2029/2030, with opportunities to apply for future graduate roles.

Qualifications

• Currently studying relevant engineering disciplines and on track for a 2:2 by Aug 2027, graduating 2029 or 2030.
• UK national with willingness to obtain and maintain DV security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design: assist in developing solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Systems & digital engineering: engage with modelling, simulation, software, data and how systems interact.
• Advanced manufacturing: gain exposure to manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Infrastructure & facilities: support major civil, construction and commissioning projects.
• Emerging technology: work with VR testing, analytical modelling and innovative tools.
• Collaborative delivery: work with engineers, scientists and project teams to deliver outcomes.

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing / Systems / General Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or Product Design Engineering)

Job description

AWE invites engineering students in Reading and surrounding areas to join an onsite placement at Aldermaston or Burghfield. You will collaborate with engineers on design, systems and manufacturing projects that contribute to UK safety and security, while gaining practical experience in specialist facilities.

You will be on track for a 2:2 by August 2027 and graduate in 2029/2030, with opportunities to apply for future graduate roles.