Specialist Nuclear Materials Test and Repair Engineer

AWE is currently recruiting for a Test and Repair Engineer in our Nuclear Materials Control team working within our Operations function. This role will offer the opportunity to support and develop a range of legacy and bespoke systems covering Linux, Windows, ARM, Arduino, automated test equipment and fault finding at system level and down to component level on PCB's. The role also includes providing support to our production facilities and maintaining an offline development simulation environment. Contribute as part of a team to take on projects by gathering customer requirements, prototyping solutions in both software and electronic hardware, testing and validation of designs creating written evidence and documentation. Provide second line support to production teams on technical queries, suggesting solutions, giving support when appropriate which will contribute to our KPI's/SLA's. Support and enhance an offline development / simulation environment to enable software and hardware development, testing and fault reproduction for investigations. Identify and support opportunities for improving the current X25 RS232 network with a view to upgrade to a robust Ethernet network and designing and implementing ways of loading up comms traffic to simulate real plant scenarios. Design and implement new solutions to extend the life of the existing legacy bespoke circuit boards researching modern equivalents to replace obsolescent components. Design and implement automated test equipment to replace the manual test process used on the Eurocard based control system, record faults found and highlight common issues. To improve and undertake modifications to the Pascal code on an OS9 development platform and compile, optimise and create EPROMS from the binary code produced.

• Working on complex or legacy control systems.
• Implementation of innovative ways to utilise new technologies to remove subsystem obsolescence.
• Fault finding and repair of electronic circuit boards to component level.
• Proficiency in fault-finding and problem solving.
• Good familiarity with Microcontrollers such as Arduino, ARM and Raspberry Pi.
• Electronic design skills in schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Programming language skills (C/C++ and python are preferable)
• Knowledge of creating bespoke Linux environments.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Strong communication skills both internal and external customers/suppliers.
Most importantly you will be working with a remarkable team supporting the delivery of extraordinary things. You'll Be Set for Success If you have some of the following skills and experience:
• Knowledge of Inventory Control, storage, handling and movement of Radioactive/Hazardous Materials
• Knowledge of radiological and criticality safety hazard management
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own and your team's workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

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 below, 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.

Package: £36,000 - £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.