Electronic Hardware Design and Developer

Electronic Design Engineer & Developer – Aldermaston

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

Package: £53,000 – £60,000 depending on experience.

Working pattern: 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered.

Role Overview

Electronic Design Engineer and Developer in the Nuclear Materials Control team within Operations. Modernise and enhance bespoke legacy electronic systems, lead the upgrade, development and ongoing maintenance within a full development simulation environment, preparing them for production‑ready deployment.

Experience and Qualifications

• 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‑controlled systems, and microcontroller‑based solutions, would be highly beneficial.
• A strong understanding of Linux environments, with good C programming skills considered a significant advantage.
• Good familiarity with ARM processors, RaspberryPi, and Arduino platforms for rapid prototyping and concept development.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to team members, supporting their development and contributing to a strong technical capability within the group.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Relevant BSc in Electronic Engineering or a computing‑related discipline, or alternatively, proven experience gained in a comparable technical environment.
• Lead the delivery of conceptual designs through to detailed designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for electronic engineering solutions, ensuring full alignment with defined system and project requirements.
• Design and implement electronic simulators within the development environment to accurately replicate production processes and support effective testing, validation and troubleshooting.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve existing legacy systems, enhancing performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to design and develop new electronic solutions that extend the operational life of existing bespoke legacy circuit boards.
• Contribute to maintaining high production availability by supporting the 1st‑line support team with timely technical guidance and problem resolution.
• Develop and implement a dedicated build environment for compiling Pascal code targeting the Motorola 68K processor, using the Microware OS‑9 operating system, and generating EPROMS from the resulting binary outputs.

Benefits

• 9‑day working fortnight – every other Friday off work, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (funding between 9% and 13% of pensionable pay depending on contributions).
• Family‑friendly policies: 39 weeks maternity leave full pay and 4 weeks paternity leave full pay.
• Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
• Life assurance (4 × annual salary).
• Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special leave policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Additional Information

• Applicants must obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. AWE will fund the clearance. You must 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 clearance.
• Work is primarily on site at AWE Aldermaston. Limited opportunities to work from home.
• We encourage diverse applicants and support adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored securely in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from the application document and CV; it will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or hiring decisions.

Next Steps

Please note that you must be a British citizen to apply for this role. If applications are high, the role may close before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply promptly.

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