Job Description
AWE is currently looking for either an experienced scientist or electrical/electronic engineer to work within our Pulsed Power teams.
This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to become a subject matter expert within a technical team that design, construct, and commission pulsed power systems, generating multi-terawatt pulses of RF electromagnetic power.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in unique scientific research which underpins the safety and performance of our defence programmes.
Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire (RG7 4PR). We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Salary: Competitive, depending on suitability and level of experience.
A relocation support package may be available (terms and conditions apply).
Closing Date: 6th October 2024.
This role sits within our Trials, Experiments & Technology Development Group, and the successful candidate will be working with a team of like-minded individuals to investigate the next generation of technology to improve modelling and experiments at AWE.
We are looking for senior Physicists or experienced Electrical/Electronic Engineer to step into this role and work with AWE and its internal stakeholders to deliver important data and projects to the wider business.
This role also comes with exciting opportunities to travel to the US, France and within the UK to represent the business.
The responsibilities of a Senior Pulsed Power Scientist/Engineer are:
To lead the design, construction, and commissioning of high pulsed power systems.
Incorporate technological understanding and stakeholder needs to advise on suitable development programmes.
Develop collaborative programmes with academia, industry, and government laboratories to tailor emergent technologies to AWE need.
Provide technical leadership of projects at phases from concept to commissioning.
Who Are We Looking For?
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following:
A degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrated delivery of projects with at least one or more of the following aspects: pulsed power, radiofrequency technologies, electron beam control and high voltage design.
Previous experience with stakeholder management and engagement.
Experience managing product development across multidisciplinary teams and supply chains.
Previous experience in leading technical projects and/or task management.
Previous experience in planning and safely executing hazardous experimentation trials.
Familiarity with Functional Safety Systems.
Understanding of power distribution, including power network modelling and analysis.
Experience or knowledge of RF systems and/or Antenna design.
Experience or knowledge of Pulse Power / High voltage design.
You will need to be able and willing to travel across the UK and to the US and France to represent the business.
What will you get from us?
AWE has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work.
208 hours of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
A market leading contributory pension scheme - we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution.
Life insurance of 4 x your annual salary.
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and 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 training.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
Important things you need to know:
You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years.
Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.