Pulsed Power Scientist

AWE is currently recruiting for a Pulsed Power Scientist to join a team that designs and develops pulsed power x-ray sources for flash radiography. The role will require delivery of Pulsed Power Programmes to agreed time, cost and quality metrics. This involves theoretical, modelling and analysis of experimental technical programmes in order to enhance electron beam flash radiographic sources and other pulsed power machine technologies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing modelling of electron beam diodes, and their associated ion beams and plasmas
• Designing and conducting experiments to validate these models
• Conducting performance analysis of existing Pulsed Power systems
• Contributing to the further development of intense electron beam diode technologies
• Providing expertise in the design of pulsed high voltage equipment
  
  A degree in Physics or STEM discipline, equivalent NQF level 6 qualification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge or working experience of pulsed power systems, electron beam transport or radiofrequency accelerating cavities
• Knowledge or working experience of electromagnetic modelling codes e.g. Circuit Simulation, Particle in Cell or Radiation Transport
• Able to provide technical input within own field of expertise that can influence project or team activity
  
  Package: £36,640 - £45,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience), 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.