Job Title: Warhead Safety Engineer
Location: Situated between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
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, but there is scope to occasionally work from home.
About the Role
AWE is currently recruiting for Nuclear Safety Engineers for the Surety Engineering Group. This role will provide an in-house warhead safety assessment capability in support of delivering the company's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver warhead safety assessments on time and in full, aligned with company management procedures.
* Conduct safety analysis against requirements and standards across the full engineering lifecycle.
* Apply appropriate safety methods, tools and techniques to a product.
* Consider higher level system and detailed component or material issues.
* Liaise with stakeholders as part of a wider system design and verification team, balancing conflicting priorities and perspectives.
* Support external activities as required as part of the Outreach and Engineering Programme.
Requirements
* Honours Degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering or related discipline.
* An interest in high consequence safety assessments or experience within a nuclear safety focussed role.
Desirable Skills
* Good engineering and scientific judgement.
* Experience with software programming and data analysis.
* Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
* Ability to write reports and deliver presentations.
* Ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment.
About Us
AWE offers a wide range of benefits, including:
* 9-day working fortnight.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance.
* Discounts.
* Special Leave Policy.