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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.