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Principal Warhead Safety Assessment Specialist. Closing Date: 26th June 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . 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, but there is scope to occasionally work for home. Package: 64,340 - 85,000 per annum (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 AWE is recruiting for a Principal Warhead Safety Assessment Specialist within the Surety Engineering Group . Key aspects of the role will be to lead and manage an in-house warhead safety assessment capability in support of delivering the company's strategic objectives. The role will entail effective leadership and delivery of warhead safety assessments, providing advice on warhead safety, systems, electrical or mechanical design, explosives, nuclear and process engineering. We are seeking leaders or technical experts, with diverse backgrounds and experience, to help lead and manage our dynamic team of Nuclear Safety Engineers. We are proud to have such a friendly and supportive group for you to join which offers excellent development opportunities for our staff to progress. Within the team there are a number of learning and training opportunities, including up to Master's level following the recent launch of the Defence Nuclear Safety Engineering MSc. Key accountabilities and responsibilities Lead, support and manage teams of warhead safety engineers to deliver warhead safety assessments on time and in full, aligned with company management procedures. Build effective relationships across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise to optimise and enhance the Safety Management System. Conduct safety analysis against requirements and standards across the full engineering lifecycle. Ability to apply appropriate safety methods, tools and techniques to a product. Ability to consider higher level system and detailed component or material issues. Liaise with a range of stakeholders as part of a wider system design and verification team, balancing conflicting priorities and perspectives. Support external activities as required as part of the Outreach and Engineering Programme, i.e. through presentations to external conferences/symposia. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Honours Degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering or related discipline (or equivalent level of experience). Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Leading teams of technical or safety focussed engineers to deliver high consequence safety assessments. Managing multiple stakeholders through complex and time critical projects. Communicating effectively through written reports and verbal presentations. Able to demonstrate excellent engineering and scientific judgement. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills. Possess the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. Achieve or working towards Chartered or Fellow of a relevant professional institution. 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 (inc. chartered application). 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'.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Facility Engineering Manager to manage and oversee a professional engineering delivery team to enable the Principal Asset Engineer in fulfilment of the strategy for the upkeep of all assets and equipment AWE needs in order to deliver the Programme. Location - Reading area Package - £42,650 - c£50,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) + Allowances AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year, including Bank Holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Working for one of the area's largest employers and enjoying an excellent work/life balance, our engineers gain experience on a wide variety of equipment and projects and can make a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of the business. You will be required to: Provide leadership to Asset Engineering Solutions teams (Shape our changing future to inspire trust, build effective relationships to clarify purpose, energise the team to deliver results, and be a model for personal excellence, integrity and accountability) Identify and provide necessary talent to deliver Asset Engineering Solutions order book Assure engineering solution delivery standards through competence and training Provide line and career management for Asset Engineering Solutions team. Identification and provision of strategic engineering resource Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player To be successful in this role you will need to have: Line management/leadership experience (essential) Building services with a broad engineering background Knowledge of quality engineering (FMEA, RCA, maintenance strategies) HNC/HND/Batchelor's Degree preferred Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions. AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and people with disabilities.

Land Radar Product System Design AuthorityProduct System Design AuthorityWould you like to play a critical role which is responsible for ensuring product integrity for current in-service products? We currently have a vacancy for a Product System Design Authority at our site in Cowes.As a Product System Design Authority, you will be accountable for the safety of the products through technical leadership of the delivery teams, owning technical risks where required, and being responsible for the design integrity and safety for Land Radar products and services offered, you will be providing the technical leadership to the Land Radar teams involved in product bids and campaigns, by applying technical expertise to create innovative design and solution responses to requests for information as well as overseeing and mentoring systems engineers within in the Subsector.This role will provide you with the opportunity of working on the next product enhancement for Commander systems developing product capability. The Commander project which is high profile will give you greater exposure within the wider BAE Systems business.This can be a remote working role with visits to site as and when required.Your main responsibilities as a Product System Design Authority will involve:Technical ownership of the land radar system product requirements, operational performance and radar behavioursOwning the system definition, defining the requirements, interfaces and trade-offs required to meet the product, programme, business and customer operational benefitsEnsuring the products meet all contractual, regulatory and legislative requirementsLeading the Land Radar teams and guide the technical design processes and resultant solutions; retaining focus on the technical compliance, system complexity, 'design for' trade-offs and schedule constraintsDeveloping and owning the product plans; working closely with Chief Technologist to ensure the technology pushes and pulls required are aligned with the technology planEnsuring the product plans are in-line with Radar strategy, utilising the common technologiesLeading internal design reviews for the systems. Act of the technical focus point for all LCM and external reviews, preparing and presenting technical aspects to those involved as requiredWorking in conjunction with the other SDAs ensuring that information and experience are spread amongst the community and adequate challenge is given to plans and design principles.Being the technical lead through involvement in and support of winning business and bid management activitiesYour skills and qualifications:Degree qualified in a relevant areas and/or proven experienceSignificant knowledge of Radar Systems or similar complex military equipmentKnowledge and experience of Lifecycle Management, Risk Analysis and Management, Reliability, Maintainability and LogisticsGood understanding of compliance with regards to engineering policies and processesRelevant knowledge of the competitors, their product ranges and future capability enhancementsChartered Engineer is highly desirableWhat we're looking for in you:You can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with subordinates, colleagues, clients and customers at all levels and can explain difficult technical subject matters to non-specialists and other engineers making you an excellent team leader/player. You are rational, a real problem solver and can assess risks both technical, project and business related. Your capable of maintaining control of the higher-level needs allowing you to work independently with minimal supervision and have a can-do, enthusiastic attitude and enquiring mind with a flexible approach & openness to involvement in all aspects of the team's work.Location: CowesSalary: CompetitiveBenefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive."At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working."Flexible Working: At Maritime Services, we embrace flexible and modern working arrangements and feel this is an important part of the benefits that we have on offer. It helps us to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role can be undertaken either full time, part time, job share, flexible hours or we would welcome your suggestions for how we could make this role fit your circumstances.BAE SystemsBAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.Maritime ServicesJoin us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the businessFrom our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists. For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here.Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.#LI-JP1Job EngineeringPrimary LocationGB-ENG-IOW-CowesClosing Date 13/Dec/21, 5:59:00 PM