Senior Electronics Warhead Engineer (Hardware)

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK defence and security company is seeking a Senior Electronics Warhead Engineer. This role involves leading complex projects focusing on system integration and ensuring safety and performance standards. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge and experience in safety-critical environments. The role offers a 9-day working fortnight and comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, career development opportunities, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market winning contributory pension scheme

Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay

Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay

Professional Career Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience of the full engineering lifecycle using system engineering methodologies.
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and teams.
• Ability to plan and deliver multiple objectives concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, integration, and testing of electrical/electronic systems.
• Managing stakeholders and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Driving technical delivery, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Skills

Leadership in technical projects

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and people management

Education

HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5, or degree in a science/engineering discipline

Job description

Role title: Senior Electronics Warhead Engineer (Hardware)

Closing date: 3rd November 2025

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

Package: £49,480 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & 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.

Join Us in Securing the Nation

At AWE, we don't just offer jobs - we offer purpose. Our mission is to help keep the nation safe, and every role plays a vital part. If you're an experienced Electrical Electronic Engineer seeking a meaningful challenge, this could be your opportunity to make a real impact.

We're currently recruiting for a Senior Electronics Warhead Engineer (Hardware) to join our Warhead Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who thrives in complex, high-integrity environments - from system integration to safety and security-critical projects. Due to the classified nature of our work, this role is primarily site-based at AWE.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the design, integration, and testing of electrical/electronic systems
• Leading System Engineering deliverables including requirements, system architectures and verification evidence.
• Delivering engineering solutions across the full lifecycle, ensuring safety and performance standards
• Driving technical delivery, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Managing stakeholders and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Presenting technical findings to internal and external audiences

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5, or degree in a science/engineering discipline - or equivalent experience
• Experience of the full engineering lifecycle using system engineering methodologies such as the V‑model.
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and people management abilities
• Ability to plan and deliver multiple objectives concurrently

Desirable Experience:

• Engineering delivery across safety-critical programmes
• Experience is Model Based System Engineering
• Cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influence
• Coaching and developing others within multidisciplinary teams
• Promoting high standards in safety, security, and quality

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 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'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required