Senior Electronics Warhead Engineer

If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Role title: Senior Electronics Warhead Engineer (Hardware)

Closing date: 3rd November 2025

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

Package: £49,480 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & 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.

Join Us in Securing the Nation

At AWE, we don't just offer jobs — we offer purpose. Our mission is to help keep the nation safe, and every role plays a vital part. If you're an experienced Electrical Electronic Engineer seeking a meaningful challenge, this could be your opportunity to make a real impact.

We're currently recruiting for a Senior Electronics Warhead Engineer (Hardware) to join our Warhead Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who thrives in complex, high-integrity environments — from system integration to safety and security-critical projects. Due to the classified nature of our work, this role is primarily site-based at AWE.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the design, integration, and testing of electrical/electronic systems
• Leading System Engineering deliverables including requirements, system architectures and verification evidence.
• Delivering engineering solutions across the full lifecycle, ensuring safety and performance standards
• Driving technical delivery, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Managing stakeholders and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Presenting technical findings to internal and external audiences

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5, or degree in a science/engineering discipline — or equivalent experience
• Experience of the full engineering lifecycle using system engineering methodologies such as the V‑model.
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and people management abilities
• Ability to plan and deliver multiple objectives concurrently

Desirable Experience:

• Engineering delivery across safety-critical programmes
• Experience is Model Based System Engineering
• Cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influence
• Coaching and developing others within multidisciplinary teams
• Promoting high standards in safety, security, and quality

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:  

• 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'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.