Materials Engineer
Posted 17/05/2024 by AWE
AWE is currently looking for a Materials Engineer to work with the Power Sources area within The Warhead Engineering group at AWE. We are looking for a highly motivated technical specialist with a background in chemistry, materials science or materials engineering and experience in materials synthesis/preparation and characterisation. Experience of working with batteries, supercapacitors or thermoelectrics would be preferable. This role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Scientists within the Non-Nuclear Components Group.
Location: Reading
Package: £37,860- £54,000 per annum
Closing Date: 07th June 2024
The Role?
Ideally, we are looking for candidates with experience of:
- Supporting research and development programmes within the Energy and Power technologies team, leading projects where applicable.
- Preparation of materials to support Power Sources development.
- Understanding of key sample characterisation techniques, such as X-ray Power Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Thermal Analysis Methods and Electrochemical testing
- Understanding how materials and components interact and affect the systems.
- Ensuring the materials/components are safe in hostile and abnormal environments.
- Interpreting different sets of requirements to find the optimal potting for different components.
- Working on aging of different power sources systems.
Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:
- Laboratory Experience
- Supervision of laboratory technicians
- Experience in batteries, supercapacitors and thermoelectric materials.
- An understanding of REACH is preferred but not essential.
- An understanding of materials and processing in relation to power sources would be beneficial.
- Willingness to work in an engineering environment is essential.
We would like to hear from Candidates that have:
- Proactive work approach
- Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines.
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues and stakeholders
- A very high level of knowledge and awareness in the field of technical specialism; will develop an understanding of the industry challenges and changes which could impact AWE.
- Are willing to promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
- The ability and desire to work in a laboratory.
Ideally, we would expect candidates to have a degree or higher qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline or proven extensive experience working in a similar environment.
What will you get from us?
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
- Maternity Leave- 39 Weeks Full Pay & Paternity Leave- 4 Weeks Full Pay!
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
- Life Assurance
- 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 for your family
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- R23117_1715953362
- Job ID:
- 221676155
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