Electronics Engineer

Explore this exciting opportunity for an Electronics Engineer at AWE, where you can leverage your expertise in electronics hardware design and firmware. Specialise in crafting innovative, low-powered sensor-based systems within a dynamic R&D environment.Location: Reading (office based)Salary: £29,640- £54,000 per annum (depending on your suitability and level of experience)Closing Date: 07th June 2024The Role? As an Electronics Engineer within our Warhead Engineering group, you will play a vital part in supporting teams to develop hardware designs from concept to prototype demonstration. Essential candidate criteria for the role includes interest or experience in any of the following;Electronics design (one or more of the following: analogue, digital, battery/low power)Embedded software development (C / C++ / C#)ECADHardware packagingIn addition to this, it would be advantageous for candidates to have knowledge or experience in electronic design simulation tools (Pspice/LTspice) and system engineering. There is also collaboration with our US colleagues, therefore a candidate who is open to travel is desirable.If you think you have what it takes to engineer the extraordinary and directly shape the future of our nuclear deterrent, apply now for a role to help with:Designing, building and testing novel solutions to solve technical challenges in a security-based framework.Gaining understanding of low power design utilising MSP/STM platformsUtilising simulation and ECAD tools to deliver hardware at all life cycle phases from 'cradle to grave'Integration of products into wider systemsSafeguarding our nation by ensuring our deterrent is credible, effective and safe, today and into the future. To be considered for the role, we require candidates to hold a degree qualification and/or extensive experience in electronic engineering, working in a similar environment and possess strong communication skills. 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 timeMaternity 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 trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your familyA host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers siteCandidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.#LI-GD
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