Warhead Electronics Technician

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Warhead Electronics Technician at a leading establishment. In this role, you'll lead the formulation of sensor application and data acquisition solutions, supporting unique engineering trials that contribute to national security. This position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic team while engaging in essential work that makes a difference. Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, a market-leading pension scheme, and a supportive environment that values your unique skills. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Technical experience in electronics or electrical test equipment.
• Ability to perform detailed soldering, crimping, and wire stripping.

Responsibilities

• Perform component installation, calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Assist customers to define instrumentation requirements.

Skills

Electronics Hand skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Data capture hardware/software

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant academic or vocational qualification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

MS programmes

Job description

Warhead Electronics Technician

Warhead Electronics Technician

Apply locations Reading area time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 16, 2025 (21 days left to apply) job requisition id R26545

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.

AWE currently have a great opportunity for an Electronics Technician in the Engineering Trials Delivery Unit (ETDU), you will have the opportunity to lead the formulation of sensor application and data acquisition solutions to meet the customer’s requirements for a diverse array of interesting engineering trials. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake essential work that supports unique trials that take place at AWE and will give the successful candidate a chance to develop their career within the team or the wider technical community.

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

Package: £29,640 - £40,000 ( 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

Within this instrumentation engineering role, the successful candidate will perform component installation, calibration, inspection of equipment, and routine maintenance activities to support operational trials that take place at AWE & at off-site locations.

Ideally, you will have technical experience in using data capture hardware and software. You should have knowledge of electronics or electrical test equipment and be able to show aptitude in fault-finding and problem solving. Attention to detail and the ability to work safely are essential.

Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours:

• A relevant academic or vocational technical qualification or equivalent experience
• Electronics Hand skills such as detailed soldering, crimping, wire stripping etc.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Robust organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of MS programmes

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 checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Assisting & liaising with customers to define their instrumentation requirements and ensure these are met.
• Planning, developing, installing, and testing electronic systems.
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping within the Calibration Laboratory and Electronic Workshop environment.
• Fault finding, problem solving, repairing, and maintaining existing systems.
• Working alongside team members on electronic / electrical hardware on a variety of voltage systems.
• Developing your expertise for the work that the team undertake (you will be supported with this and providing technical support for other engineers in the team).

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:

• 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).
• 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'.

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 1 stage process.

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.

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.