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Mechanical Design Engineer

Employer
AWE
Location
West Berkshire
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
10 Dec 2019

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Clearance Level
DV
Sector
Engineering
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours.

AWE has been named in the Sunday Times top 25 big companies to work for in 2019.

AWE are looking for Mechanical Design Engineers to join existing teams responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of robust miniature weapon safety mechanisms, pressurised gas management systems, neutron generators and environmental sensing mechanisms. Currently the teams are made up of Engineers and Scientists and work together with our peers in the USA. Your role will be to develop capability and understanding of all aspects of these specialist products from the underpinning science through to the system qualification of these highly reliable clockwork-like devices, pressurised systems and force balanced accelerometers that can survive space flight and vehicle accidents. We have our own laboratories to support this mission.

Applicants must have an understanding of mechanical design and specification with experience of use of design tools such CAD / CAE as well as product realisation and manufacturing techniques. Ideally previous experience of 3D solid modelling (Siemens NX, Solidworks etc) and generation of technical drawings including the use of GD&T, though further training will be provided.

Though not to be considered a check list, candidates would also benefit from knowledge of ANY of the following:

· Design of gears, springs or joints with bearings

· Joining techniques - adhesives, welding, brazing etc

· Dry lubricants or other surface coatings

· PSSR, pressure vessel design codes or DSEAR

· Tolerance analysis

· Finite Element Analysis or Rigid Body Dynamics

· Designing and undertaking mechanical product tests to validate designs

· Electro-mechanical monitoring

· Small drive systems eg DC motors, solenoids, steppers or voice coils

· Small scale electro-magnetic design

· Fluid dynamics and simple hydraulic systems.

· Selection of materials based on requirements - particularly stainless steels

· Tooling, jigs and fixtures

· Human factors

· Designing to withstand challenging environments

To be considered for these roles, ideally you will have an HNC/HND or degree qualification in an engineering discipline or proven experience working in a similar environment and possess strong communication skills.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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