R&D Electronics Engineer

Join our world-class team in Nuclear Security and Innovation

Are you ready to be part of a team of scientists and engineers at the forefront of nuclear security technologies and innovation, delivering solutions for a safe and secure future? We are seeking passionate and dedicated people to join our growing team, providing critical capabilities to meet the defence needs of our nation.

Our team plays a pivotal role in protecting our country from radiological and nuclear threats by advising the government on national security issues, training police and military responders and developing technologies for rendering safe improvised nuclear devices. We are at the heart of efforts to keep our country safe from terrorism.

AWE's Special Projects group are currently recruiting R&D Engineers to support our growing electronics research and development portfolio.

Location - Reading

Package - £28,420 - c£35,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

What will you be required to do?

Whilst not to be considered a checklist, the successful candidate is expected to have experience in some of the following areas:

• Electronic design (analogue, digital and RF)
• PCB design
• PCB population, covering through hole and SMD technologies.
• Inspection of assemblies in support of quality control processes
• Mechanical design
• Embedded software development
• Code development.
• Application development
• Test and evaluation (electrical performance, environmental and EMC)
• Reverse engineering of software, electrical assemblies, and mechanical hardware

The hiring manager is willing to consider applications from individuals at different stages of their career and we provide comprehensive support to continuous professional development.

What will you need to be considered?

We would love to hear from highly motivated individuals with a passion for engineering and desire to understand how technology works. Along with this, you'll need the following: -

• An NVQ level 4 or equivalent qualification in Electronics or another relevant technical field
• Ability to learn and adapt.
• Innovative thinking.
• Strong teamworking and communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking.
• CAD covering electronic schematics & PCB design, and or mechanical design.
• Programming skills (experience in at least one of the following C++, Python).

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.
• 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.