Senior Electrical Electronic Engineer (Warhead) - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PRJob Type: Full-TimeSalary: £49000 - £65000 per annum + PensionRole title: Senior Electrical Electronic Engineer (Warhead Engineering) Closing date: 9th September 2025 Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £49,480 - £65,000 (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. Join Us in Securing the Nation At AWE, we don''t just offer jobs - we offer purpose. Our mission is to help keep the nation safe, and every role plays a vital part. If you''re an experienced Electrical/Electronic Engineer seeking a meaningful challenge, this could be your opportunity to make a real impact. We''re currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Electronic Engineer to join our Warhead Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who thrives in complex, high-integrity environments - from system integration to safety and security-critical projects. What You''ll Be DoingLeading the design, integration, and testing of electrical/electronic systemsDelivering engineering solutions across the full lifecycle, ensuring safety and performance standardsDriving technical delivery, continuous improvement, and innovationManaging stakeholders and mentoring multidisciplinary teamsPresenting technical findings to internal and external audiences Due to the classified nature of our work, this role is primarily site-based at AWE. What We''re Looking For Essential:HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5, or degree in a science/engineering discipline - or equivalent experienceProven experience in leading technical projects and teamsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsExcellent communication and people management abilitiesAbility to plan and deliver multiple objectives concurrently Desirable Experience:Engineering delivery across safety-critical programmesCost-saving and efficiency improvement initiativesEffective stakeholder engagement and influenceCoaching and developing others within multidisciplinary teamsPromoting high standards in safety, security, and quality

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

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 PayOpportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional bodyEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesLife Assurance (4 x annual salary)Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial 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''. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if requiredDue to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE #LI-GD