Materials Engineer

AWE is currently looking for a Materials Engineer to work with the Power Sources area within The Warhead Engineering group at AWE. We are looking for a highly motivated technical specialist with a background in chemistry, materials science or Materials Engineering and experience in materials synthesis/preparation and characterisation. Experience of working with batteries, supercapacitors or thermoelectrics would be preferable. This role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Scientists within the Non-Nuclear Components Group.

Location: Reading

Package: £37,860- £54,000 per annum

Closing Date: 07th June 2024

The Role?

Ideally, we are looking for candidates with experience of:

• Supporting research and development programmes within the Energy and Power technologies team, leading projects where applicable.
• Preparation of materials to support Power Sources development.
• Understanding of key sample characterisation techniques, such as X-ray Power Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Thermal Analysis Methods and Electrochemical testing
• Understanding how materials and components interact and affect the systems.
• Ensuring the materials/components are safe in hostile and abnormal environments.
• Interpreting different sets of requirements to find the optimal potting for different components.
• Working on aging of different power sources systems.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Laboratory Experience
• Supervision of laboratory technicians
• Experience in batteries, supercapacitors and thermoelectric materials.
• An understanding of REACH is preferred but not essential.
• An understanding of materials and processing in relation to power sources would be beneficial.
• Willingness to work in an engineering environment is essential.

We would like to hear from Candidates that have:

• Proactive work approach
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and stakeholders
• A very high level of knowledge and awareness in the field of technical specialism; will develop an understanding of the industry challenges and changes which could impact AWE.
• Are willing to promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
• The ability and desire to work in a laboratory.

Ideally, we would expect candidates to have a degree or higher qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline or proven extensive experience working in a similar environment.

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. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• 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
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

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

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