Specialist Nuclear Materials Test and Repair Engineer

Electronic Test / Repair Engineer

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting salary £34,000 with the opportunity to progress up to £48,000 dependant on competencies gained and deployed within the 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. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

As we move into an exciting phase in our programme, we have an opportunity for an electronic test / repair engineer with experience in fault finding/diagnostics and repair to circuit board level to join the team.

The successful candidate should have good electronics background and field diagnostic skills. The role will be in support of a small team of Hardware/Software Engineers and will undertake all aspects of 2nd line support and customer requests.

As a Hardware Support Engineer, you will be required to:

Ensure maximum uptime of systems to meet agreed customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Provide support to 1st line teams in fault diagnosis feeding back any anomalies that require further analysis.
Undertake testing and repairs to electronic circuit boards and equipment.
Maintain an off-line simulation system to enable testing of equipment in support of new software builds and equipment.
Diagnose and support network communication issues in Ethernet and Serial RS232 using copper and fibre technology.
Create new circuit boards when required to maintain a healthy stock level liaising with internal customers to maintain store stock levels and external suppliers to manufacture and supply circuit boards when necessary.
Undertake projects which will enhance our current systems using prototyping skills, PCB CAD design to automate circuit board testing.
Collate, maintain, and action a hardware defect database and maintaining a MTBF log of equipment.
React to customer enquiries and generate reports with supporting evidence if requested.
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Provide Training 1st line support teams.

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:

HND or equivalent in electronics is essential, or other engineering related subject with electronic fault diagnostic experience.
Excellent test and repair to component level skills of complex microprocessor, analogue and digital PCBs
First class soldering, prototyping and PCB re-work skills.
Proven fault-finding and diagnostic abilities in complex electronic assemblies.
Keen, helpful and self-starting personality willing to work under own initiative.
Experience with CAD packages an advantage.
High level of organisational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and with external customers.
Good attention to detail.
Good level of computer literacy.

Most importantly you will be working with a remarkable team supporting the delivery of extraordinary things. You'll Be Set for Success If you have some of the following skills and experience:

Circuit board Design using Proteus or Mentor Graphics.
Command line use of Windows ans/or Linux
Use of version control software.

Special requirements

In order to obtain the required security for this role you will need to be over 18 years of age
Willing to visit a nuclear facility and wear the appropriate monitoring devices when requested.
Fitness will be assessed at the pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own and your team's workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

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'.

Important things you need to know:

You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary 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 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
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.

Due to the 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. Typically 4 days onsite per week.

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.
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