Senior Project Engineer

About the job

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer to provide Engineering capability to the Trials, Experiment and Technology Development group, to support with a wide range of challenging projects within our Orion Laser Facility.

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

Closing Date: 17th of October 2024

Package: £47,690-£60,000 (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

Responsibilities will include ensuring best business practices are in place. You will act as a subject matter expert for the TE&T(D) and 3TC functions. Lead the development of new channels of learning and resources with the aim to improve the time to competency targets to enable our staff to complete our mission, whilst also developing talent, improving retention through engagement and development opportunities.

Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours:

• Lead the delivery of technical projects for the maintenance and upgrade of control systems, electrical systems, pulsed power systems, diagnostics, and laser systems.
• Implement Systems Engineering best practices.
• Manage the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence.
• Contribute to and produce high-quality technical reports, presentations, and where applicable solutions to drive project delivery.
• Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and business improvement.
• Assist the Technical Lead in managing partnerships.
• Support Technical Leads, Engineers and SMEs in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities.
• Organise personal training and development under the guidance of a professional mentor (not essential).

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• A Degree/HND/NVQ4 level in STEM vocational qualification, supported by practical experience or equivalent.
• Leading small project teams.
• Working with complex systems using innovative science and technology.
• Delivering projects using a stage gated process.
• Implementing Systems Engineering best practices.
• Working with systems such as electrical systems, distributed camera systems, network-controlled systems, PLC controlled systems or motion control systems, laser, and diagnostics systems.
• Mentoring and coaching others.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

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, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• 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'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.

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.

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 will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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