Systems Engineer

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Systems Engineer  

Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)

Working pattern: Monday – Thursday (core hours)

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

Let us introduce the role: 

As a Systems Engineer, you will support the delivery of systems engineering activities across AWE programmes, applying engineering methods, tools and processes to engineering challenges. Successful candidates will demonstrate curiosity, an ability to question and investigate problems, and an interest in understanding the wider context in which engineering solutions operate.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of engineering solutions that meet programme, safety and performance requirements. You will apply established systems engineering methods and processes to clearly scoped work, producing high-quality technical outputs while developing an understanding of how systems engineering is applied to different problems and contexts.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Assist the delivery of engineering solutions that meet safety and performance requirements.  

• Comply with the design intent across the full engineering lifecycle.  

• Plan and execute basic tasks in order to deliver agreed objectives to time; requirements, quality and cost.  

• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality.  

• Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees contained within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities listing, as held in the company management system. 

Essential Criteria: 

• Compliance with Licence Condition/ Authorisation Condition, legislation and regulations 

• Qualified apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification in a STEM discipline supported by practical experience 

• Some experience of technical delivery 

• Technical awareness of domain 

• Following Company processes 

• Basic Level: 

• Product/domain knowledge 

• Engineering aptitude 

• Problem solving 

• Analytical capability 

• Decision making 

• Teamwork 

• Good communications 

• Competent in IT, including systems covering standard office software and engineering tools and applications 

• Willing to undertake UK and overseas travel 

• Lead by example with regard to positive behaviours and safety culture 

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
• Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
• 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 on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
• 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.

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Next steps:

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 above, 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.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.