Special Projects Electronics Technician

Physics World; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team in Nuclear Security and Innovation, focusing on developing technologies to ensure national safety. The role involves working on bespoke electronic hardware, requiring a vocational qualification in Electronics and a proactive attitude. Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight and various benefits while contributing to critical national security efforts.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical testing on electronic circuits.
• Knowledge of digital electronics and coding.

Responsibilities

• Support design, manufacture, and deployment of electronic hardware.
• Advise on national security issues and develop safety technologies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Vocational qualification in Electronics

Tools

Microcontrollers

PCB design

Job description

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

Package: £23,280 - £26,500 (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

Join our world-class team in Nuclear Security and Innovation

Are you ready to be part of a team of engineers and scientists at the forefront of nuclear security technologies and innovation, delivering solutions for a safe and secure future? We are seeking passionate and dedicated people to join our growing team, providing critical capabilities to meet the defence needs of our nation.

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.

The job role will be within a high performing, delivery focused team supporting the design, manufacture and deployment of bespoke electronic hardware in support of off-site training activities, with many opportunities to learn and develop your electronic skills in design, manufacture, test and validation.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• A vocational qualification in Electronics or another relevant technical field
• Through work or education, an experience of electrical testing on electronic circuits, soldering and working with cabling/connectors
• Working as part of a team to achieve project deadlines to time, cost and quality
• A keen attitude and the will to continue developing through formal qualifications and on-the-job training

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

• Knowledge or experience in digital electronics and coding using micro controllers
• An understanding of PCB design and testing

• Good communication skills, comfortable speaking to both technical and non-technical people at different levels of seniority
• Good practical/fabrication skills in metal and wood working

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.

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