Systems Engineers

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of national defense. As a Systems Engineer in the Warhead Containers team, you will engage in innovative projects that are crucial to the UK's Nuclear Weapon Programme. This role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge designs, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to significant engineering solutions. With a flexible working pattern and a strong emphasis on professional development, this position not only promises career growth but also a chance to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team. If you're passionate about engineering and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday per year

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• A STEM degree or related subject is essential.
• Experience in Systems Engineering principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Support projects developing and testing new designs for the UK's Nuclear Weapon Programme.
• Carry out Verification and Validation activities including trials management.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Verification and Validation

CAD Software (Siemens NX)

Education

STEM Degree

Postgraduate Degree (MEng, MSc, PhD)

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Time left to apply End Date: January 10, 2025 (15 days left to apply)

Job requisition id R22494

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

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.

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:

1. Mechanical Design using CAD software (preferably Siemens NX)
2. Producing Engineering Drawings
3. Supporting the development of Concept of Operations
4. Carrying out Verification and Validation activities (including both onsite and offsite trials management)
5. Stakeholder Engagement with other (international and domestic) government agencies and regulators
6. The development and delivery of viable technical solutions that meet customer requirements
7. 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:

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

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 below, 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.

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

1. Experience operating Systems Engineering software packages such as DOORS or Enterprise Architect.
2. Communicating and translating complex technical problems and requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
3. Either obtained or working towards professional accreditation from a professionally recognised body.
4. A willingness to travel domestically and/or overseas for up to 4 weeks per year to support collaboration or trial activities.
5. An adaptable and flexible approach to solve complex issues.
6. Be a team player with the willingness to continuously learn and develop. The Warhead Containers team are proud of the culture they have built 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:

1. 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
2. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
3. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
4. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
5. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
6. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
7. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
8. Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
9. 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'.

Important things you need to know:

• 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 one-stage process.

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

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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

About AWE

If you’re looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation – possibly two generations – programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects – some of which have never been done before. Find out more on our website.

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