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Undergraduate Placement - Mechanical Design Engineer (Science)

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AWE

Sep 19, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Science
    Engineering
  • £20.5K
  • Reading

Requirements

  • A market leading contributory pension scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • 9-day working fortnight. This means you get every other Friday off work.
  • Access to employee discounts portal – everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

Responsibilities

  • Exact taskings will depend on the projects available at the time. You can expect to be part of a team that is involved in project scoping, writing technical specifications and project documentation, concepting and feasibility testing, detailed CAD design and delivering design reviews. During this, you will be supported and mentored by experienced Mechanical Design Engineers, well versed in AWE processes.
  • There are 2 exciting opportunities for placements within the Trials and Test Technology Centre. Interested candidates will most likely be studying an Mechanical / Design Engineering degree.

Application Process

  • You will possess the following traits and qualities:
  • Growth Mindset; You’re full of grit and determination. Clear where you are going and how you will get there.
  • Curious; you’re a person who loves to think outside the box. (You’re a person who loves to take the box apart!).
  • Innovative; you’re open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas.
  • Resilience; you’re an advocate of ‘speaking up’ for yourself and others openly and constructively.
  • Team Worker; you’re dependable and reliable. You’re interested in collaborating with and supporting others.

We are a team of remarkable people achieving extraordinary things in support of UK defence and security

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is a British defence company primarily involved in the design, manufacture, and support of nuclear weapons for the United Kingdom's national defence. Their ultimate mission is to contribute to the country's security by ensuring the reliability and safety of the UK's nuclear deterrent. AWE plays a crucial role in maintaining the nation's defence capabilities, focusing on nuclear deterrence and security technologies. The purpose of AWE is deeply rooted in safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of the UK's nuclear arsenal, adhering to the highest safety standards and technological advancements to support the defence and strategic interests of the United Kingdom.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and regular pay reviews

    We use an independent company to benchmark our salaries, to ensure they’re competitive against industry standards. And we also conduct regular performance-related pay reviews.

  • Annual leave

    Because our working pattern differs from that of other companies, we calculate our annual leave in hours. You’ll benefit from a generous total of 270 hours’ leave a year which includes an allowance for Bank Holidays.

  • Agile and flexible working

    As a business, we’re moving to a more agile working model, which means for some roles we’re introducing the opportunity to work offsite or at home. And, if it works for you and for the business, we’re also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

  • AWE Life Insurance

    We also provide a life insurance benefit for all employees, aged up to and including 74. This means that, in the event of your death, a lump sum death-in-service benefit of four-times your salary is payable.

  • The AWE Group Personal Pension

    Upon being enrolled in the pension plan, you’ll pay a percentage of your salary into the pension each month. It’s flexible, so you can increase or decrease the amount you pay into the plan at any time. The Company will also make a contribution to your pension on your behalf.

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