Operational Technology Engineer

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job description

Operational Technology Engineer

AWE is recruiting for Operational Technology Engineers to work in our Operational Technology Team. AWE is upgrading and replacing a wide range of facilities with unique requirements and challenges. These are exciting times, so if you want to be part of a team, helping to deliver one-of-a-kind systems and facilities, we have an opportunity open for you.

What will you be doing?

As an Operational Technology Engineer, you will be part of a specialist team within a multi-discipline service delivery function and will be responsible for providing expertise in disciplines such as software configuration, SMART instruments, and disaster recovery, whilst considering cyber security aspects. Within this position you will:

1. Use your OT experience as a subject matter expert to work with the OT team, with the business units and our new major infrastructure projects.
2. Witness the demonstration of disaster recovery of programmable systems at manufacturers' premises.
3. Create and review documentation to ensure that OT requirements are met.
4. Provide technical consultancy to maintainers, PP&E engineers, project managers, and commissioning teams.
5. Develop, maintain, and update Policies and Procedures for use within the team and wider areas.
6. Work across a range of plant, facilities, and systems within the sites in both production and research environments in support of the UK nuclear deterrent.
7. Identify technical issues, evaluate options, and provide solutions within the bounds of individual technical competence, seeing tasks through to satisfactory conclusion.
8. Review OT systems to ensure that an accurate configuration baseline is maintained, and suitable backups held.

We would be interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in the following:

1. A Degree, HND/HNC or an equivalent vocational qualification in an engineering discipline.
2. Experience of working with OT Systems.
3. Experience in preparing technical reports and documents.
4. Knowledge of software development process and version control.
5. Good written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Experience/understanding of any of the following would be advantageous, but not essential as role-specific training will be given:

1. CEng, IEng or be working towards professional registration.
2. Membership or associate Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution.
3. Familiarity with British and ISO Standards.
4. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) including configuration management and quality control.
5. A good understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSAWA), Construction Design Management (CDM), risk assessments, Electricity at Work Regulations (EWR).
6. Experience of working in a highly regulated (e.g. Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas) industry would be beneficial.

What will Operational Technology Engineers get from us?

Salary (depending on suitability and experience):

OT Engineer - £37,860 - £56,800

Senior OT Engineer - £47,690 - £75,370

Location: Reading

Closing Date: 30th September 2025

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work.
• Flexible working hours.
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part-time.
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Support for professional career development that includes funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors, and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
• Life Assurance.
• 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 for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.