Electronics 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 Electronics Engineer to join our operations team within our Trials, Experiment and Technology Development Group. This role provides the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing maintenance, fault-finding, repair, designing, building, and testing of various custom pieces of hardware used within our Hydrodynamics area, varying from low voltage PCB s to custom-built high voltage enclosures.
Although not to be considered a checklist, we would like to hear from candidate who have knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuits, experience in using electronics test equipment and be able to show aptitude in fault-finding and problem solving to a component level. Knowledge of circuit layout/design and associated software packages would be beneficial.
What will your role include?

• Fault finding, problem solving, repair and maintenance of existing hardware.
• Design, build and test of new hardware.
• Building & testing of electrical probe assemblies.
• Perform high voltage system verification tasks.
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping within the Lab environment.
• Work alongside team members on other hardware such as data capture systems.
• Undertake work in compliance with company processes, standards, and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the local area.
• May be required to carry out safety related roles including but not limited to Work Supervisory Officer; Nominated Person Electrical; COSHH Assessor; Manual Handling Assessor; Risk Assessor.

If you have any of the following attributes, we would like to hear from you:

• Attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS programmes.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ level qualification in Electronics Engineering.

Location: Reading
Package: £29,640 - £44,000
Closing Date: 18th July 2024
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).
• Maternity Leave- 39 Weeks Full Pay & Paternity Leave- 4 Weeks Full Pay!
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
• Life Assurance.
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

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.