Senior Pulsed Power Scientist

2 months ago


Mortimer, United Kingdom AWE Plc Full time
About the Role

AWE is seeking an experienced scientist or electrical/electronic engineer to join our Pulsed Power teams. This role offers the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in the design, construction, and commissioning of pulsed power systems, generating multi-terawatt pulses of RF electromagnetic power.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, construction, and commissioning of high pulsed power systems.
  • Advise on suitable development programmes, incorporating technological understanding and stakeholder needs.
  • Develop collaborative programmes with academia, industry, and government laboratories to tailor emergent technologies to AWE needs.
  • Provide technical leadership of projects from concept to commissioning.
Requirements
  • A degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Demonstrated delivery of projects with aspects such as pulsed power, radiofrequency technologies, electron beam control, and high voltage design.
  • Previous experience with stakeholder management and engagement.
  • Experience managing product development across multidisciplinary teams and supply chains.
  • Previous experience in leading technical projects and/or task management.
  • Previous experience in planning and safely executing hazardous experimentation trials.
  • Familiarity with Functional Safety Systems.
  • Understanding of power distribution, including power network modelling and analysis.
  • Experience or knowledge of RF systems and/or Antenna design.
  • Experience or knowledge of Pulse Power / High voltage design.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary, depending on suitability and level of experience.
  • A relocation support package may be available (terms and conditions apply).
  • A 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work.
  • 208 hours of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • A market leading contributory pension scheme - we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution.
  • Life insurance of 4 x your annual salary.
  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
Important Information
  • You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years.
  • Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance.
  • Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.