The tasks that you will be undertaking or supporting include (but are not limited to):
* Analogue and digital circuit design and prototyping
* Euro card systems
* Backplane systems
* Circuit board design and layout
* System integration (bringing multiple systems together)
* Cable and harness design, development and manufacture
* National Instruments LabView software development
* Product development:
* 19" Rack systems
* Euro card systems
* Backplane systems
* Boxed / enclosed designs
* Maintenance of local area computer network
Electronic / Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ or suitable experience
* Formal education ONC, HNC, Degree etc (Although not essential)
* Practical experience in prototyping circuits
* Simulation of circuit behaviour using PSpice tools
* Use of ECAD tools
* Experience in circuit design and/or layout
* Ability to follow technical procedures with a high level of accuracy
* Fault finding
* Problem Solving
* Genuine interest in developing expertise in the electronics field
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.
Package: 24,270 - 34,000 (dependant on suitability and level of experience), 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