AWE

Nuclear Materials Control

ElectronicHardwareDesignandDeveloper

£53–60k United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Nuclear Materials Control
Problems you'll solve

fault-finding; problem-solving; troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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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