Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)

The UK Atomic Weapons Establishment is embarking on a Replacement Nuclear Warhead programme, to ensure the UK continuous at sea deterrent. To enable the successful delivery of this programme, we are seeking experienced Systems Engineering professionals who can launch, drive, deliver and execute key workstreams across multiple lifecycle phases. Principal Systems Engineer Location - Reading / Basingstoke area Package - £55,450 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) 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 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) As a key member of the Engineering Team, we are interested in engaging with candidates who have an extensive knowledge of applying Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking to mechanical, electronic, safety, security or nuclear projects and are interested in developing their career with us. We are particularly looking to deploy experienced Engineering Leaders into roles such as Test and Evaluation Campaign Director and Lead Systems Verification Engineer roles and are therefore particularly interested in hearing from those with experience in developing test and evaluation campaigns, leading test and evaluation activities or integration and test teams. As a Principal Systems Engineer within a matrix organisation, your role will span a range of responsibilities: As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will be a technical leader, responsible for developing or executing the project vision, working closely with stakeholders to scope, refine and break down projects, ensuring a high level of quality and timely delivery of these projects. You will demonstrate the behaviours of a systems thinker and to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve complex problems and implement constructive change. You will ensure collaboration across functional teams and work to pull disparate teams and plans together. You will work with Project Management counterparts to create and maintain Integrated Master Plans and Schedule and will ensure the delivery of the technical output against these. As a Test and Evaluation Campaign Director or a Lead Systems Verification Engineer, you will also be responsible for one or all of the following: Generation of a fully justified, fully traceable and fully detailed verification plan. That may include ensuring that the people, process and tools (plant - rigs/facilities and HW) are on track to be in place to deliver that plan, with risks and assumptions managed. It will require the integration of disparate areas including Design, Production and specialist engineering areas. Delivery of an integrated evidence dataset and associated case reports providing progressively growing confidence in the proposed designs, and delivery of final verification evidence to support certification and acceptance. Oversight of test and evaluation activities ensuring plans, schedules, products, events, and reports align across the varied units contributing to final programme success. You will lead on the prioritisation of activities to meet customer and organisation objectives. Coordination across delivery units, production houses, test facilities and systems engineering teams, seeking innovative approaches and ensuring a model-led approach to ensure the overall objectives of the verification plan are met. Furthermore, an objective of AWE is to enhance our existing staff by augmenting the teams with proven System Engineering competencies, with the ability to stand up and implement Systems Engineer processes. Successful candidates will have demonstrated, exceptional soft skills working with people and teams. A key part of this role will be mentoring/coaching others and influencing the implementation of Systems Engineering. To be considered for the role, you will have an HNC / HND or higher qualification in an engineering discipline or proven experience working in a similar environment. You should be a strong communicator with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and effectively balance / prioritise your work around programme and technical requirements. All candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. #LI-GD

AWE are recruiting for an experienced Information Manager to support a project in managing its information and records and provide guidance in meeting its regulatory requirements. Proven experience in information management (paper, digital data and other media formats) is essential and experience in SharePoint implementation and day-to-day management will be an advantage. This post will sit within the Information Governance strand of the Information, Configuration and Knowledges Management (ICKM) team. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking KIM professional with hands on experience of working with paper and digital records and a desire to help the organisation maximise information management on real life projects. They will be embedded in a project team, supporting the Principal Information Specialist to drive good records management policies and processes for digital working. Location - Reading area 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 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) Essential Experience: Demonstrable experience of working in a Knowledge and Information Management environment. Understanding of records management legislation and the lifecycle of both paper and digital records. This experience is likely to be supported with relevant qualifications in records management and/or information management. Excellent communication, influencing and team management skills are equally essential. #LI-CEJ

We are recruiting for a PLM Application Developer, accountable for the provision, configuration and maintenance of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software applications in line with relevant company policies, processes or external regulations, standards, codes of practice, and best practice. Analysis and programming support to the PLM business area in line with the IS and PLM strategy. Location - Reading area AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight in the UK and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full and part time hours. Key Accountabilities: Ensure compliance with company processes and procedures relating to the delivery of business as usual (BAU) and project work. Undertake research and development of new technologies to maintain current knowledge. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Undertake analysis of business requirements, working with PLM customers to prepare solution designs and specifications for applications such as Teamcenter, NX, xPedition, Jobscope and Granta. Manage/develop configuration changes to meet business requirements using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Provide technical third line support for PLM applications (Teamcenter, NX, xPedition, Jobscope and Granta) and services. Ensure configuration and change is managed and controlled throughout software development lifecycle. Produce required documentation to support all phases of the system development process. Maintain local software quality documentation to ensure company standards are met. Provide timely updates to task managers on the status of assigned deliverables. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. LI-CEJ

We are recruiting for a Senior Applications Developer to be accountable for the development and provision of software applications in line with relevant company policies, processes or external regulations, standards, codes of practice, and best practice. Analysis and programming support to the business in line with the business plan to protect, develop and enhance the AWE brand. Technical lead in the development team providing mentorship for the junior developers. Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area Salary: From £42,700 to £65,000 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 plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours and location through smarter working policy (conditions apply) 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) Key Accountabilities: Ensure compliance with company processes and procedures relating to the delivery of project. Identify key development design patterns for re-use to save time and cost and reduce re-work. Lead developer on key projects and ensuring the team delivers to meet requirements. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Essential: .Net Entity Framework MVC Vue JS Desirable Dynamics 365 General Azure Cloud skills SQL Server T-SQL Azure DevOps Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE. #LI-CEJ