Mechanical Engineer

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Mechanical Engineer.

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

Package: £39,280- £52,000 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Junior Engineer £39,280-£42,500

Senior Engineer £(phone number removed)

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.

Closing Date: 26th June 2025

Let us introduce the role

Working in small team of Engineers focussing on sensor and actuator mechanical design, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Designing and developing electro-mechanical sensors and actuators

Solving complex engineering problems related to sensor and actuator design

Conducting research and development to innovate and improve sensor and actuator technologies

Applying principles of mechanical design, electrical/electronic engineering, and design for manufacture to create robust solutions

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements

Working closely with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the feasibility and quality of designs

Providing technical guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production

Analysing performance metrics and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Preparing detailed documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders including senior leadership, colleagues, process owners and operators

Ensuring compliance with relevant technical standards, legislation, and company policies

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

A proven background in the design of electro-mechanical sensors and/or actuators

Experience in mechanical design and an awareness of electrical/electronic engineering

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

Communication through various means including presenting, creating slides packs, authoring technical reports, capturing minutes. Circumstances ranging from in-team to multi-organisation international forums.

Design for manufacture

Working with potential manufacturers & suppliers

Research & development

Problem solving

Degree in an engineering discipline or similar with equivalent experience

Knowledge/experience working with weapons systems

MATLAB/Simulink experience

Product lifecycle management knowledge

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own 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'.

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