Recruiter: Atomic Weapons Establishment: AWE |
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Salary: £50,000 - £59,999 |
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Posted: 26/03/2024 |
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Ref: R22493_1711459506 |
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Contract Type: Permanent |
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Hours: Full Time |
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Expiry Date: 23/04/2024 |
AWE have exciting new opportunities for experienced Mechanical Engineers with background in design, manufacture, and trials as well as an understanding of systems engineering and project / product delivery. As a member of the Warhead Containers team, successful candidates will be required to carry out projects, developing, procuring and testing new designs in support both current and future programmes. These projects vary from component level to full system design.
Role: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Reading
Salary: £35,720 - £51,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing Date: 09th April 2024
The Role?
Candidates will need to be team players who are proactive in nature and happy to work across a variety of projects, engaging with various stakeholders from different disciplines, internal and external to the nuclear weapons enterprise.
Mechanical Engineers within the Warhead Containers team work on design projects developing mechanical and thermal solutions as well as supporting interfaces to electrical systems. Engineers are required to travel as part of the role in support of, trials, customer interactions, external meetings with suppliers, domestic and international R&D projects.
As a mechanical engineer within the WH containers team, you will be responsible for:
This division of Warhead Engineering is responsible for maintaining the current container system, ensuring it is safe, secure, serviceable and meets the demands of both internal and external stakeholders, as well as supporting the development of future container systems. The team work on multiple projects from concept phase, into service and through to disposal. The team is responsible for:
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:
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team with a range of experiences. As a member of the Warhead Engineering community this role provides exceptional opportunities for development through technical, functional and project leadership. The role will provide the successful candidate with a wider appreciation of the UK's nuclear weapon enterprise, responsibility in delivering CASD and cross enterprise engagement at all levels.
To be considered for the role, you will have a degree or higher qualification in an engineering discipline OR proven equivalent experience working in a similar environment. An appreciation of Mechanical Engineering methods, tools and processes will be required.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to undertake occasional travel.
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