Systems Engineer

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their Warhead Containers team. The successful candidate will engage in project support from concept to disposal in the UK’s Nuclear Weapon Programme. An understanding of systems engineering and applicable software is vital for success in this role.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday per year

Market leading pension scheme

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid leave for volunteering and caring

Qualifications

• A STEM degree is required; MEng, MSc, or PhD are welcomed.
• Experience with systems engineering principles is essential.
• Familiarity with DOORS and stakeholder communication is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in requirements generation and verification activities.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with objectives.
• Conduct verification and validation including trials management.

Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

Verification and Validation

Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements Management

Education

STEM degree

Postgraduate degree (MEng, MSc, PhD)

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

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Systems Engineer

Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire (RG7 4PR). Located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

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.

Package: £37,860 - £53,000 per annum (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.

Closing Date: 26th June 2025

Let us introduce the role

AWE have exciting new opportunities for Systems Engineers within our Warhead (WH) Containers team, with experience in requirements definition, functional and physical architectural design, model-based systems engineering and verification and validation.

As a member of the Warhead containers team, successful candidates will be required to support projects developing, procuring, and testing new designs in support both current and future programmes that support the UK’s Nuclear Weapon Programme.

The team works on multiple projects from the concept phase, into service and through to disposal and are responsible for:

• Requirements generation and management in DOORS.
• Systems Architecture development on Enterprise Architect.
• Optioneering Studies to support product development.
• Identify and manage interfaces to support the development of Concept of Operations.
• Carrying out Verification and Validation activities (including both onsite and offsite trials management).
• Stakeholder Engagement with other (international and domestic) government agencies and regulators.
• The development and delivery of viable technical solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Leading / Supporting project reviews for internal programmes and external contracts, including providing written reports and verbal briefs to management and stakeholders.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

We Do Need You To Have The Following

• A STEM degree or a related subject. Postgraduate degrees such as MEng, MSc, and/or PhD would also be welcome.
• An understanding and experience of Systems Engineering basic principles and how to apply these principles at various stages of a design lifecycle.
  
  

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

• Have experience operating Systems Engineering software packages such as DOORS or Enterprise Architect.
• Communicating and translating complex technical problems and requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Either obtained or working towards professional accreditation from a professionally recognised body.
• A willingness to travel domestically and/or overseas for up to 4 weeks per year to support collaboration or trial activities.
• An adaptable and flexible approach to solve complex issues.
• Be a team player with the willingness to continuously learn and develop. The Warhead Containers team are proud of the culture they have build and are keen to maintain and grow this capability, you can take part in this journey.
  
  

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, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• 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'.

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

  Information Technology

• Industries

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

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