Mechanical Engineer

Atomic Weapons Establishment: AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join their team focused on designing advanced electro-mechanical sensors and actuators. The role offers a competitive salary with extensive benefits, including a 9-day working fortnight and a generous pension scheme. Ideal candidates will bring a solid background in mechanical engineering and experience with electronic systems, contributing to innovations in technology critical to national defense.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Opportunities for Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Proven background in designing electro-mechanical sensors and actuators.
• Experience in mechanical design and awareness of electrical/electronic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electro-mechanical sensors and actuators.
• Conducting research and development to innovate sensor technologies.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure designs meet performance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical design

Education

Degree in engineering discipline or similar

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Mechanical Engineer.

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

Package: £39,280- £52,000 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

• Junior Engineer £39,280-£42,500

• Senior Engineer £42,500-53,000

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.

Closing Date: 26th June 2025

Let us introduce the role

Working in small team of Engineers focussing on sensor and actuator mechanical design, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and developing electro-mechanical sensors and actuators

• Solving complex engineering problems related to sensor and actuator design

• Conducting research and development to innovate and improve sensor and actuator technologies

• Applying principles of mechanical design, electrical/electronic engineering, and design for manufacture to create robust solutions

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements

• Working closely with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the feasibility and quality of designs

• Providing technical guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production

• Analysing performance metrics and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Preparing detailed documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders including senior leadership, colleagues, process owners and operators

• Ensuring compliance with relevant technical standards, legislation, and company policies

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A proven background in the design of electro-mechanical sensors and/or actuators

• Experience in mechanical design and an awareness of electrical/electronic engineering

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

• Communication through various means including presenting, creating slides packs, authoring technical reports, capturing minutes. Circumstances ranging from in-team to multi-organisation international forums.

• Design for manufacture

• Working with potential manufacturers & suppliers

• Research & development

• Problem solving

• Degree in an engineering discipline or similar with equivalent experience

• Knowledge/experience working with weapons systems

• MATLAB/Simulink experience

• Product lifecycle management knowledge

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 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'.

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