AWE
Nuclear Materials Control
ElectronicHardwareDesignandDeveloper
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“Electronic Hardware Design and Developer at AWE. Skills: Electronic Design, Electronic Development, System Modernisation, C programming. Modernise legacy electronic systems. Enhance legacy electronic systems”
What You'll Achieve.
preparing them for seamless deployment into a production-ready setting; enhancing the performance, reliability, and maintainability of current legacy equipment; extend the operational life of existing bespoke legacy circuit boards; maintaining high production availability
Industry & Context.
fault-finding; problem-solving; troubleshooting
security clearance, British Citizen, resident in the UK for the past 5 years, SC clearance, DV clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSc in Electronic Engineering or a computing-related discipline, proven experience gained in a comparable technical environment, British Citizen, resident in the UK for the past 5 years
Nice to Have
C programming skills, ARM processors, Raspberry Pi, Arduino platforms, SC clearance, DV clearance
What You'll Do.
Modernise legacy electronic systems
Enhance legacy electronic systems
Lead system development
Lead system maintenance
Prepare systems for deployment
Design electronic simulators
Implement electronic simulators
Identify opportunities to improve legacy systems
Collaborate with external suppliers
Develop new electronic solutions
Support 1st-line support team
Develop build environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide mentoring and coaching to team members; Support team member development; Contribute to technical capability; Collaborate with external suppliers; Support the 1st-line support team
Communication Scope
convey technical information clearly
Process & Methodology
Lead the delivery of conceptual designs, Lead the delivery of detailed designs, Lead the delivery of manufacturing specifications, Lead the delivery of operational documentation, Lead the delivery of validation evidence
Full Job Description
**If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.** **_Electronic Design Engineer & Developer – Aldermaston_** **Location:** **RG7 4PR** , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with **free onsite parking**. **Package:** £53,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience within this role. **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. **_Let us introduce the role_** AWE is currently recruiting for a **Electronic Design Engineer and Developer** in our**Nuclear Materials Control team** working within our **Operations** function. As an **Electronic Design Engineer and Developer,** you will be required to modernise and enhance a range of bespoke legacy electronic systems. This role provides the opportunity to lead the upgrade, development, and ongoing maintenance of these systems within a **full development simulation environment** , preparing them for seamless deployment into a **production-ready** setting ** _Who are we looking for?_** **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 below, 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.** **We’d like you to have experience in some of the following:** * Experience working on complex systems using innovative science and technology, following a stage‑gated design process, and demonstrating strong proficiency in fault‑finding and problem‑solving. * A hands‑on approach to designing, building, and installing systems, including distributed control systems, network
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