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We are AWE, a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical, and we are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.
Our WorkAWE's support for the government's strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK's counter-terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.
Join Our TeamAs a Pulsed Power Scientist, you will make a direct contribution to the successful operations in the Trials and Test Technology Centre, where we conduct trials across mechanical, explosive, and extreme environments, and maintain capabilities such as the Orion plasma LASER facility. You will also gain knowledge and experience of industry best practice within the Science discipline.
Key Responsibilities- The Plasma Physics of the X-Ray diode
- The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering of the equipment used to generate these very fast pulses of electrical energy that drive them
- How these systems interface with the instrumentation and interact with other systems like facility electrical supplies or other equipment
- Candidates will be studying for a degree within Physics or related
- Growth Mindset; You're full of grit and determination
- Curious; you're a person who loves to think outside the box
- Innovative; you're open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas
- Resilience; you're an advocate of speaking up for yourself and others openly and constructively
- Team Worker; you're dependable and reliable
You will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and to develop skills that are applicable across many industries. Successful candidates will receive:
- A salary of £22,250
- A market leading contributory pension scheme
- Every second Friday off
- 270 hours of annual leave a year, that includes an allowance for bank holidays
- Access to the employee discounts portal
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