AWE
AWE is looking for Mechanical Design Engineers to contribute to the delivery of Orion, our petawatt laser facility. Come and flex your engineering knowledge to help us design and develop leading-edge laser systems and associated experimental equipment. As a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Orion facility, you’ll have proven mechanical design experience coupled with sound engineering judgement. Ideally, you’ll have strong practical skills gained from working in a scientific research and development environment. If you are interested in working on one of the world’s largest and most powerful lasers, there is no better time to join AWE.
What will you be responsible for?
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- Contributing to the conceptual design, detail design, manufacture, assembly, and test of equipment
- Contributing to the production and delivery of technical documents, reports, and presentations including specifications, design reviews, operational documents, and validation evidence for the engineering solutions
- Identifying and supporting opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and business improvement
- Providing support to Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities
To apply for this role, candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
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- A HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline, e.g. Aerospace or Motorsport Engineering)
- Practical engineering experience, ideally combined with the use and knowledge of machine tools
- A good understanding of mechanical engineering theory and practice, with a broad knowledge of engineering design and manufacture
- Design experience of machinery/mechanisms – Ideally supported by experience working with optical systems and/or vacuum technology
- Experience of 3D modelling
- Experience from a transferable sector (i.e maritime, nuclear, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive).
Location:
- Aldermaston – Office based role
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE.
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:
- Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
- Life Assurance
- 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 for your family
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site
AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country’s nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.
AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.