Senior Electronics Engineer

Job title:

Senior Electronics Engineer

Company

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Job description

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 currently recruiting for a Senior Electronics EngineerThe Warhead Engineering group at AWE is looking for a highly motivated technical manager of people with an extensive background electronics. This is an exciting hands-on technical role, with the opportunity to mentor as well as lead a growing team.Role: Senior Electronics EngineerLocation: ReadingSalary: £44,990- £70,000 (dependent on skills & experience)Closing Date: 12th April 2024The Role?Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver engineering solutions that meet safety and performance requirements, across AWE programmes.
• Manage the design intent across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Plan and execute tasks in order to deliver agreed objectives to time; requirements, quality and cost.
• Lead, coach and develop a team to meet delivery objectives, as a Task Manager, which may include multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality.
• Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees contained within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities listing, as held in the company management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Electronics Engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements, across the full engineering lifecycle, to a high standard.
• Effective stakeholder management, engaging others in order to have a positive impact on decisions and programme delivery.
• Support and mentor developing engineers in the production of engineering solutions and their career progression.
• Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement.
• Contribute to identifying appropriate resources.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

To be considered for the role, candidates will ideally have experience in the following;

• Experience of low power analogue electronics design for example in power conditioning and signal processing.
• Experience of Mentorgraphics for PCB design and of using a CAD tool such as Mentor Expedition or Altium for schematic entry and layout.

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
• 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
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
• Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.#LI-GDPlease note that you must be a British National 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.

Expected salary

£44990 – 70000 per year

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:24:37 GMT

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