If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Role title: Systems Engineers (Trident & Replacement Warhead) Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £39,280 - £54,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience) Closing date: 30th April 2025 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 roles: AWE has new opportunities for Systems Engineers (Trident & Replacement Warhead) These roles are ideally suited to Engineers at various stages of their careers to apply Systems Thinking to challenging mechanical, electronic, safety, security or nuclear projects. In growing our capability across these areas, we will also be looking to grow your skills and knowledge as an Engineer with opportunities for development and progression across our programmes of work to help safeguard our nation by ensuring our deterrent is credible, effective and safe, today and into the future. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home with these roles. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE. Working within the Warhead Systems Engineering Team, we provides the capability to design, coordinate, integrate and verify Nuclear Warheads and enabling systems to meet current, and potential future customer requirements. We manage the systems from cradle to grave taking consideration of safety, performance and through life maintenance while interfacing with the MoD and other strategic defence partners, while supporting AWE to deliver an integrated solution. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Experience in contributing to the delivery of requirements, conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for engineering solutions through all lifecycle phases Applying Systems Thinking and finding novel solutions to difficult technical challenges Inspiring and developing our engineers and scientists of the future Communicating your ideas through reports and presentations to others HNC/HND or degree qualification in a science or engineering discipline or proven experience working in a similar environment Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following: The ability to integrate and work well in a team and support or take the technical lead in projects A structured approach to problem solving The ability to convey complex and technical issues to diverse audiences We have a range of roles available across engineering, and below is a brief summary of some of our opportunities: Trident – Responsible for warhead lifecycle management of our in-service Trident deterrent. This includes the assurance of the continual health of system; determining and collecting vital surveillance evidence; assessing the impacts and introduction of new design modifications; maintaining the quality of new product; and supporting the wider boat programme and CASD. Replacement Warhead – Responsible for realising an effective future system design. This includes the early system-lifecycle context and requirement derivation and maturation that will underpin the system design; generating and maturing system design options; and defining and burning down verification risk across all products. 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'. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required LI-GD Next steps: 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 above, 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. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. 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. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. 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. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.