R&D Electronics Engineer

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated R&D Electronics Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in developing technologies that protect the nation from radiological and nuclear threats. You'll work on innovative projects, collaborating with a talented team to ensure national security. The company offers a flexible working pattern, a 9-day working fortnight, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a market-leading pension scheme and opportunities for professional development. If you have a passion for engineering and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Passion for engineering and technology.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support electronics R&D portfolio.
• Develop technologies for national security.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Strong teamworking skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Programming (C++, Python)

Ability to learn and adapt

Education

NVQ level 4 in Electronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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R&D Electronics Engineer

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

Package: £28,420 - £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

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.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for R&D Engineers to support our growing [electronics] research and development portfolio. Our team plays a pivotal role in protecting our country from radiological and nuclear threats by advising the government on national security issues, training police and military responders and developing technologies for rendering safe improvised nuclear devices. We are at the heart of efforts to keep our country safe from terrorism.

Who are we looking for?

We Do Need You To Have The Following

We would love to hear from highly motivated individuals with a passion for engineering and desire to understand how technology works. Along with this, you’ll need the following:

• An NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification in Electronics or another relevant technical field
• Ability to learn and adapt.
• Innovative thinking.
• Strong teamworking and communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking.
• CAD covering electronic schematics & PCB design, and or mechanical design.
• Programming skills (experience in at least one of the following C++, Python).
  
  

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

• Electronic design (analogue, digital and RF)
• PCB design
• PCB population, covering through hole and SMD technologies.
• Inspection of assemblies in support of quality control processes
• Mechanical design
• Embedded software development
• Code development.
• Application development
• Test and evaluation (electrical performance, environmental and EMC)
• Reverse engineering of software, electrical assemblies, and mechanical hardware
  
  

The hiring manager is willing to consider applications from individuals at different stages of their career and we provide comprehensive support to continuous professional development.

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'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Next Steps

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important Things You Need To Know

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
  
  

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas

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