Graduate Engineer: Nuclear Systems & Leadership Path

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension scheme

270 hours annual leave

9-day working fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Welcome payment

Interest-free loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Structured career progression

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment invites applications for the Graduate Trainee - Engineering Programme, a two-year Evolve Graduate Programme based onsite at Aldermaston. The scheme blends real project work with technical and leadership training, progressing you toward Chartered Engineer status.

Starting salary is £31,000 with a market-leading pension, generous leave, and a 9-day fortnight. September 2027 start date; security clearance will be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Available to join in September 2027.
• British National and able to obtain security clearance.
• Full-time onsite near Reading, Berkshire with limited work-from-home opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to current or future nuclear programmes, threat reduction, manufacturing solutions or major infrastructure.
• Gain experience across concept generation, design, manufacture, processing, assembly, testing, trials and commissioning.
• Build knowledge of precision components, systems, safety and reliability.
• Complete placements shaped around business needs and development goals.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, manufacturing specialists, project professionals and operational teams.
• Develop leadership, business and professional skills towards Chartered Engineer registration.

Education

2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering or Systems Engineering

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment invites applications for the Graduate Trainee - Engineering Programme, a two-year Evolve Graduate Programme based onsite at Aldermaston. The scheme blends real project work with technical and leadership training, progressing you toward Chartered Engineer status.

Starting salary is £31,000 with a market-leading pension, generous leave, and a 9-day fortnight. September 2027 start date; security clearance will be required as part of the role.