Electrical Project Engineer

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
AWE is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to provide Engineering capability to the Trials and Test Technology Centre group in support of AWE Programmes, to support with a wide range of challenging projects and electrical maintenance work within a newly formed Enabling Team.
If you would like to work within some of the UK s most impressive facilities and in a role which provides excellent careers progression opportunity we want to hear from you.
Location: Reading
Package: £37,860-£53,000
Closing Date: 02nd July 2024
What will this Role look like for me?

• Lead the delivery of technical projects for the maintenance and upgrade of control systems, electrical systems and pulsed power systems.
• Manage the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence.
• Contribute to the production and delivery of high-quality technical reports and presentations. Support the Senior Engineer in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities.
• Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement.
• Assist the Technical Lead in managing partnerships.
• Organise personal training and development under the guidance of a professional mentor.

The hiring manager would be interested in receiving applications from individuals with a Degree/HND/NVQ4 level in STEM vocational qualification, supported by practical experience or equivalent.
While we welcome applications from developing Engineers, ideally you will have demonstrable experience in:

• Leading small project teams.
• Working with complex systems using innovative science and technology.
• Delivering projects using a stage gated process.
• Implementing Systems Engineering best practices.
• Working with systems such as electrical systems, distributed camera systems, network-controlled systems, PLC controlled systems or motion control systems.35
• Mentoring and coaching others.

What will you get from us?
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Maternity Leave- 39 Weeks Full Pay & Paternity Leave- 4 Weeks Full Pay!
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• 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 for your family.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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.