Metrology & Materials Scientist - Onsite, 9-Day Fortnight

Physics World; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Generous pension scheme (9-13%)

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Special Leave policy

Discounts on everyday spending

Job summary

AWE in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Metrologist to join the Target Fabrication Science Team. The role focuses on dimensional inspection, metrology methods, and delivering high-quality data for plasma physics experiments.

You will conduct method development, validation and reporting, calibrate equipment, and support program requirements in a busy lab environment, working onsite to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 6 in Metrology, or Foundation Degree and direct work experience.
• Ability to follow design requirements/drawings.
• Knowledge and experience with metrology processes, especially CMM and white light interferometry.
• Knowledge or experience of surface metrology evaluation using tactile or optical instruments.
• Experience of introducing new metrology/inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Trials Engineers to understand metrology requirements and identify methods to deliver.
• Method development and validation and verification of tests.
• Interpret data and produce high-quality technical reports to support customer and programme requirements.
• Manage day-to-day laboratory activities, including equipment calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain safety, quality and compliance through Safe Systems of Work.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders and technical specialists to deliver scientific solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in laboratory processes, methods and capabilities.
• Support the delivery of technical programmes by balancing priorities and meeting challenging timescales.

Skills

Design interpretation

Metrology knowledge

CMM & interferometry

Surface metrology evaluation

Deploy new metrology equipment

Education

NVQ level 6 in Metrology or Foundation Degree

Job description

AWE in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Metrologist to join the Target Fabrication Science Team. The role focuses on dimensional inspection, metrology methods, and delivering high-quality data for plasma physics experiments.

You will conduct method development, validation and reporting, calibrate equipment, and support program requirements in a busy lab environment, working onsite to ensure safety and quality standards are met.