Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Trials, Experiments & Technology (Development) EC&I Engineer

AWE currently have a great opportunity for an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer to work within the Orion Laser Facility, our twelve-beam laser facility delivering high-energy plasma-physics experiments. To successfully operate the facility our engineers design and maintain a variety of bespoke systems, in vacuum and free space, to the tolerances required.

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

Package: £39,280 - £50,000 (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.

Let us introduce the role

This role is ideally suited to an engineer who enjoys hands-on work and has an interest in proactive maintenance, reactive repairs, and forward-looking upgrades. Working with one of the biggest lasers in the world, the successful candidate will also be involved in design work and collaborate with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders delivering engineering solutions that meet safety and performance requirements.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities for EC&I Engineers:

• Deliver Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering solutions, meeting safety and performance requirements
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions
• Comply with design intent across the engineering lifecycle
• Support developing engineers and their career progression
• Take ownership of training and development
• Identify and support cost savings, efficiency, and business improvement opportunities
• Plan and execute tasks to meet objectives on time, within quality, and cost requirements
• Maintain high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality
• Fulfil other reasonable duties as required by the business

Minimum Qualifications:

Whilst not to be considered a checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Apprenticeship Level 3 BTEC, NVQ or equivalent in Electrical or C&I
• AutoCAD experience, ability to interpret and update drawings to relevant standard
• Experience working within operational and highly regulated environments
• Experience in supervising works, working to and generating Safe Systems of Work
• Strong stakeholder management skills; experience interfacing with both customers and suppliers
• Good communication, both verbal and written. Experience creating technical presentations and documentation

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, 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.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

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

• In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
• AWE Global Mobility Package
• 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.

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.