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Senior Electronics Engineer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £49,480 - £65,000 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply). 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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Senior Electronics Engineer , who is keen to apply and develop their skills and knowledge. You will be working within a team of experienced engineers supporting the delivery, assessment, and testing of warhead electrical/electronic systems and components. The main purpose of this role is to provide electronic engineering expertise to the Warhead Engineering sub-function, in support of AWE programmes. You will apply engineering methods, tools and processes to complex warhead engineering tasks and provide guidance and mentoring to inexperienced engineers about the practical use of engineering methods, tools and processes. Within the role, responsibilities include: Assessment of new designs for suitability for service use. Qualification of new components. Test and assessment of components and systems as part of an ongoing surveillance programme. Specification of trials and surveillance activities. Engaging with US counterparts on surveillance and test activities. There may be the opportunity for occasional overseas travel. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A degree qualification (or equivalent, e.g. HND supported by extensive practical experience) in electrical/electronic engineering, followed by relevant experience. Experience in the designing, testing, and fault-finding of electrical/electronic circuits, with the ability to analyse and assess existing designs. Knowledge of the application of electronics to defence systems. Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements. Proven track record of delivery, performance and continuous improvement. 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. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. 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'.

Role title: Senior Warhead Hardware Engineer (Electronic) Closing date: 29th October 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £49,480 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight click apply for full job details

Role title: Senior Warhead Hardware Engineer (Electronic) Closing date: 29th October 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £49,480 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & 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. Join Us in Securing the Nation At AWE, we don't just offer jobs - we offer purpose. Our mission is to help keep the nation safe, and every role plays a vital part. If you're an experienced Electrical Electronic Engineer seeking a meaningful challenge, this could be your opportunity to make a real impact. We're currently recruiting for a Senior Warhead Hardware Engineer (Electronic) to join our Warhead Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who thrives in complex, high-integrity environments - from system integration to safety and security-critical projects. Due to the classified nature of our work, this role is primarily site-based at AWE. What You'll Be Doing: Leading the design, integration, and testing of electrical/electronic systems Leading System Engineering deliverables including requirements, system architectures and verification evidence. Delivering engineering solutions across the full lifecycle, ensuring safety and performance standards Driving technical delivery, continuous improvement, and innovation Managing stakeholders and leading multidisciplinary teams Presenting technical findings to internal and external audiences What We're Looking For: Essential: HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5, or degree in a science/engineering discipline - or equivalent experience Experience of the full engineering lifecycle using system engineering methodologies such as the V-model. Proven experience in leading technical projects and teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and people management abilities Ability to plan and deliver multiple objectives concurrently Desirable Experience: Engineering delivery across safety-critical programmes Experience is Model Based System Engineering Cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives Effective stakeholder engagement and influence Coaching and developing others within multidisciplinary teams Promoting high standards in safety, security, and quality We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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) Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services 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'. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required

Senior Auditor Closing Date: 20th October 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £45,590 - £60,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight click apply for full job details

AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Category Manager to create and implement category strategies and provide leadership to a team that focuses on Science and Engineering. Managing the end to end Category Management process for a number of categories, such as, Research and Development (R&D) and Manufacturing etc click apply for full job details

anager - Future Material Campus Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £47,690 - £ 70,000 (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 AWE is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager for the Capital Engineering function The Future Materials Campus, or FMC, is at heart an infrastructure project, building seven state-of-the-art facilities to enable the nuclear security technologies and science for generations to come. Trusted by government, AWE will deliver this complex infrastructure programme which will provide the capability to manufacture, test and store materials needed for the country's continuous at sea deterrent (CASD). Learning from industry best-practice, this multi-year endeavour will be delivered in partnership with our supply chain and nurture the skills of engineers and scientists who have yet to be born as the UK revolutionises its national expertise in nuclear science and technologies. The FMC is a massive undertaking - essentially, we are building the same amount of infrastructure delivered by Crossrail on a space the size of the 2012 Olympic Park. While it is challenging, it also offers amazing opportunities to develop skills, create jobs and innovate in design, construction, and science. As an Engineering Manager, you'll be the focal point for supporting our existing and new high hazard facilities and operations. Partnering with the Principal Engineering Manager, it will be your responsibility to ensure facility designs (infrastructure, utilities, processes, equipment) are suitable and appropriate by identifying and selecting solutions to meet business needs, whilst considering functional performance and licencing conditions. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: HNC/HND qualification or 4+ years industry experience Ability to work across functions, providing a supportive interface between the Facility, Safety Case Subject Matter Experts and Technical Authorities. Experience of managing both external suppliers and in-house teams to deliver Project design packages Experience of all aspects of the project life-cycle Establishment of requirements and problem definition. History of developing and designing solutions Configuration management and application of change control 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 tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: The delivery of engineering design and outputs which underpin continuous safe operations Contributing within a multi-discipline environment and being responsible for the engineering design and guardianship of high integrity assets through the whole life cycle Articulating technical complexities and allocate Project/Design Engineers with design-related tasks to meet with working programmes 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: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. 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. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2/3 days onsite per week.

Construction Manager Salary: Up to £68,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Manager , to be responsible for delivering both pre-construction and delivery of construction projects and associated activities click apply for full job details

Construction Manager Salary: Up to £68,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Manager , to be responsible for delivering both pre-construction and delivery of construction projects and associated activities click apply for full job details

Programme Construction Lead Salary: Up to £90,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location: Reading area Let us introduce the role: The Future Materials Campus, or FMC, is at heart an infrastructure project, building seven state-of-the-art facilities to enable the nuclear security technologies and science for generations to come.?The FMC is a massive undertaking - essentially, we are building the same amount of infrastructure delivered by Crossrail on a space the size of the 2012 Olympic Park. While it is challenging, it also offers amazing opportunities to develop skills, create jobs and innovate in design, construction, and science. AWE is currently recruiting for a Programme Construction Lead to be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. You will be a focal point and signpost for construction advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, knowledge and relevant standards. Provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes and quality standards. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following: Previously worked in a strategic construction leadership role with responsibility for the development of team members, meeting project targets and objectives and delivering exceptional health and safety standards. Strong commercial experience of construction contracting, particularly NEC and experience in ECI contracts. Strong experience in construction quality protocols, systems and methodologies including construction logistics. Articulate technical complexities and have excellent communication skills, giving clear, professional interaction with stakeholders at all levels. Able to chair technical and general meetings and direct work to meet the strategic programme demands. Aligns and influences construction project delivery strategy, with broader business objectives and long-term goals. Has working experience in delivering construction management capability across a manufacturing and/or research environment. An excellent understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering (e.g. HSAWA, CDM etc). Experience of leading multi-discipline groups, resolving conflicts, driving performance and fostering collaboration. Good awareness of construction supply chain methodologies including modern Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) technologies. Excellent working knowledge of working in an Intelligent Customer (IC) capacity. Knowledge of construction system from design through to commissioning. Degree in an engineering, construction management discipline or a suitable equivalent. Hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent. Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent. Be professionally registered at a Fellow or Chartered status level of a suitably relevant recognised professional body. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 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). Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. 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'. A level of hybrid working may be available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.

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 below Construction Supervisor/Engineer Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking click apply for full job details

Electronics Engineers Closing date: 16th October 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home with these roles. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend most of their time ( 80%) working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £34,000 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) Enginee r - £34,000-£39,500 (e.g., recent graduate with limited post graduate experience) Experienced E ngineer - £42,000-£50,000 Senior Engineer - £47,690-£70,000 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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is currently recruiting for experienced Electronic Engineers. Working as part of a small team of experienced engineers, these roles offer candidates the opportunity to apply their domain knowledge and experience to gain the requisite depth of knowledge of warhead electrical systems so they can apply sound engineering principles to analyse these systems and develop their career with us. These roles include d esigning, testing, and fault-finding of electronic hardware, with the requirement to also analyse and assess existing designs. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A degree level qualification (degree or HND etc) in a electrical/electronic engineering or applied physics, or equivalent working experience Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Analogue circuit design Digital support circuit design Electronic circuit fault finding Circuit simulation and modelling Reverse engineering & Data analysis Switch mode power supply design (SMPS) High voltage circuit design considerations & Electrical safety Failure Mode Effect Analysis (Design/Product, component level) Electromagnetics design. Specifically, small form factor transformers 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. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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) Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services 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'. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required