R&D Electronics Engineer

R&D Electronics Engineer

Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .

Package: 28,420 - 35,000 (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 R&D Engineers to support our growing electronics research and development portfolio. 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.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

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).

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• 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.

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'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.