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Senior Database Administrator Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 50,060 - 70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV 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 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance. 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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Database Administrator for the Operational Application Services group. AWE are embarking upon a business-wide transformation and our databases are central to our success. We seek a forward-thinking Senior DBA to join our team of database administrators looking after SQL Server and Oracle databases across on-premise and cloud platforms. Our databases underpin what we do from 3rd party application support, in-house development, data warehousing and business intelligence capability. What you'll do: Provide primary support for MS SQL and Oracle database environments including daily operations, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, tuning, and production support Install, upgrade, patch and manage the Oracle and MS SQL database estate Respond to incidents as appropriate to maintain/resume service Work with 3rd party suppliers as necessary to meet operational demands Define and test disaster recovery plans Coach and mentor junior members of the DBA team Define and implement best practises and standards with a focus on database security and auditing, ensuring database estate complies with industry best practices and AWE security requirements. Evaluate and deploy new database technologies including monitoring solutions Continual process improvement with a focus on automation of repeatable tasks Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Good, demonstrable knowledge of administering SQL Server (SQL2014, SQL2019) and Oracle (19c) databases Experience of deploying Oracle WebLogic and Oracle Enterprise Manager Knowledge of SQL Database services within MS Azure Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience with design/development of databases Great communication skills - translate technical to non-technical and vice-versa Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools PowerShell and Unix Shell Scripting skills Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards 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. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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'. 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. 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. 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.

HPC Software Engineer Closing Date: 4th September 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located 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. Package: 38,020- 46,000 (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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Within this role you will be responsible for: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms. Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules. Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research. Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics. Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems. Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A PhD is preferred, but if you have a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus a few years of progressive post-graduate industry experience in a relevant technical field, we would be keen to hear from you. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures (including accelerators such as GPUs) and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g. , bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. 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. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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'.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person / Experienced Authorising Engineer (Lv Electrical) to provide expertise, leadership and professional engineering judgement for the effective implementation of technical engineering safety at AWE. Location : Aldermaston, Berkshire Package : £44,990 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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 (including Bank Holidays) 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 What will you be responsible & accountable for? Setting standards and assessing competence of Authorised Person and Nominated Person resources Reviewing suitability of safe systems of work for electrical maintenance delivery by AWE and contract personnel for compliance with electrical safety at work regulations Control and review legislative records pertaining to engineering safety Provide advice on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety at AWE Provide intelligent customer for delivery of engineering safety within facility engineering Provides technical support in resolving complex and multifaceted issues with regard to the Estate Optimise the delivery of Engineering Safety Organisation Make judgement on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety within area of authority Influence and contribute to the development of AWE engineering safety policies Approve live working What will you need to be considered? Good understanding of relevant British Standards HNC/ HND or equivalent suitable experience, such as EngTech MIET Demonstrable knowledge and experience of maintaining LV Electrical, Control & Instrumentation equipment, such as power supply, telecoms, data centres and information systems architecture Has held or holds an Authorising Engineer / Authorised Person appointment (AP12 or equivalent) The ability to deliver engineering across an equivalent manufacturing and/ or research environment comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated manufacturing and/ or research plant and equipment Experience of identifying, managing and reporting on electrical safety risks to senior management Previous experience of leading the delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Engineering Manager - HVAC Location : Aldermaston, Berkshire Package : £44,990 - £67,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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 (including Bank Holidays) 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 What will you be responsible for? Managing engineering solutions which fully comply with all AWE and UK legal requirements together with AWE business case needs Establishing, maintaining and communicating the engineering design programme, budget and work breakdown structure Agree with the Compliance Group the extent of processes required for the specification and verification of projects Identifying and agreeing with HOD's and others as appropriate a comprehensive resource requirement for the engineering design of the project to budgetary targets Establish and maintain (and deliver designs in accordance with) the Design Control Plans for projects Ensuring project personnel undertaking engineering design duties meet the requirement to be Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons Monitoring the co-ordination of engineering design activities of all design houses and other suppliers of engineering design contributing to the projects Monitoring Project Changes as they affect Engineering Design Delivery and the effect of these changes against the initial budget and programme Contribute to integrated safety when reviewing engineering designs and ensure that all technical and design risks are identified and appropriately managed to meet project requirements and the letter and intent of the CDM Regulations, including discharging the designers role What will you need to be considered? HVAC background with experience of designing complex HVAC systems in hazardous or critical environments such as explosive atmospheres, close environmental control, chemical atmospheres, clean rooms and laboratories, nuclear, business critical etc Good technical and management skills including problem solving and decision making Good oral, written and presentational skills with a particular aptitude for report, documentation and letter writing Familiarity with standard office software including word processors, spreadsheets, e-mail, presentations and databases Ideally degree in engineering-related discipline or Chartered Membership of an engineering institution Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location : Aldermaston, Berkshire (On-Site role) Package : £44,990 - £67,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience) About Us AWE is one of the UK's 25 best big companies to work for. Join our 'One Engineering' culture and you will benefit from a supportive, friendly, and flexible environment that powers your career to chartership (if desired) and onwards to reach your professional goals. Achieve your full potential through mentoring, tailored training, and horizon-expanding secondments. At AWE you will find that diversity, equity, and inclusion are 'baked in', from Executive Team ownership to employee-led guidance networks. Bring your unique perspective to our critical mission. What do we offer? Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year, including Bank Holidays) 9-day working fortnight (every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training & an established career development pathway Salary sacrifice scheme AWE Life Insurance Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Roles We are currently recruiting for several roles across engineering. Below is a brief summary of the different opportunities. Design - providing design integration and through life support for current and future systems from concept to substantiation, validation & verification and Trials. Trials - Design, build and fielding of extraordinary engineering tests, underpinning the UKs Nuclear Deterrent using pioneering science and computational methods to substantiate safety and effectiveness. These roles can offer the opportunity to get hands on experience, testing in extreme environments at unique facilities in the UK and abroad. NTR - Providing Nuclear threat reduction support to the UK government over a wide variety of areas. Responsibilities : Provide mentoring to junior engineers Be able to work as part of a team and independently to deliver packages of work as per the customer requirements Understanding customer requirements and being able to translate these into engineering solutions Qualification and Education Requirements A Degree, HND/ HNC or an equivalent vocational qualification, in an engineering discipline, with or working towards professional registration. Experience Experience of successfully managing a team of 7-10 people Proven track record of driving delivery, performance and continuous improvement Demonstrates a working appreciation of financial and business requirements Preferred skills Experience/ understanding of any of the following would be advantageous, but not essential as career and role specific training will be given: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) including configuration management and quality control Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems Engineering drafting to BS8888 with GD&T Substantiating engineering designs for safety and performance Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its limitations Machine tools and manufacturing processes Additive manufacturing processes and technologies Static and dynamic environmental testing Material selection and testing Working to British and ISO Standards Technical and management skills including problem solving and decision making

High Performance Computing (HPC) Scientific Software Developers The AWE Physics function are currently looking for a wide range of candidates, with a broad range of skills, at various stages of their careers, to work alongside likeminded software developers and scientists. AWE offers a diverse and unique scientific computing platform on a scale that only a handful of sites across the UK offer. It utilises multiple small development and large HPC platforms with novel architectures that are routinely used for code porting and research related activities. Location : Reading/ Basingstoke area (On site working) Salary (All salaries are dependent on your suitability and level of experience) : Junior Scientific Software Developer: £26,500 - £32,000 per annum Experienced Scientific Software Developer: £33,000 - £45,000 per annum Senior Scientific Software Developer: £46,000 - £60,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year, including Bank Holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) In support of our important mission to support current and future nuclear deterrent, security and threat reduction programmes, we have new opportunities available in the following disciplines: High Performance Computing - Applied Computer Science : An opportunity to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions, to enable exploitation of some of the world's most powerful supercomputers High Performance Computing - Visualisation and Data Science : A unique opportunity to develop scientific visualisation capabilities for unusual datasets and/ or develop Data Science Techniques Computational Physics : Develop large-scale, highly parallel applications to solve physics problems, modernising and improving the efficiency, performance and robustness of these applications, providing direct user support and developing new and novel algorithms to solve physics problems of interest Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline; equivalent NQF level 6 qualification or equivalent experience Experience of working in Unix/ Linux environment Experience of developing large scale, highly parallel codes through mechanisms such as MPI, OpenMP or Cuda Familiarity with C, C++, Fortran or similar high-level language Knowledge and understanding of HPC computer architectures (CPU, GPU, caches, memory) and developing software on them Strong scripting skills (preferably Python and/ or Bash) and a willingness to improve them Knowledge of good software development practices including the use of tools to support this purpose Optimisation and the running of large scientific calculations Software testing experience Knowledge of Visualisation, Computer Graphics or Data Science techniques Familiarity with Object orientated technology Familiarity with VisIt, ParaView, EnSight, IDL, VTK or similar visualisation packages Methodical approach to problem solving with strong abilities to draw together and interpret data from a variety of sources to reach a conclusion Able to work independently and unsupervised, as well as within a team to achieve common goals Flexible, self-motivated and the ability to handle multiple tasks Able to provide technical input within own field of expertise that can influence project, team or end user Strong communication skills verbal and written Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.