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AWE · 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer (Containment Systems) - Valduc

Reading area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

£31K/yr - £42K/yr

AWE is a joint research facility focused on enhancing radiographic and hydrodynamic capabilities for the UK and France. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Integrated Hydrodynamics Trials Delivery Unit, requiring expertise in bespoke fluid and gas systems.

National Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support a fast-paced Operational Trials & Test delivery area

Lead activities to bring specialist gas control systems into operation

Support their continued use

Follow and implement the appropriate company quality systems

Maintain configuration control

Create assembly and operations documentation

Collaborative cross-team working, including mechanical, instrumentation and experimental trials teams

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringFluid Control SystemsGas Control SystemsCommissioningConfiguration ControlQuality SystemsFrench LanguageTeam Collaboration

Required

Due to the working environment to be successful for this role you must meet the fitness requirements for RPE (unassisted)

Obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role

Ability to deploy to France for up to 8 years, but willing to travel internationally

To communicate in the French language (training will be provided, to ensure you are able to converse in French, but it should be recognised that significant personal commitment and self-study will be required to reach the required level)

Work in designated areas of site

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

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas

Preferred

Experience with pressure, vacuum and fluid control systems is preferred including design, commissioning, installation qualification, operation and maintenance

Ideally, candidates will have either a degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, or hold a HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 qualification supported by relevant experience

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year, including Bank Holidays)

AWE Global Mobility Package

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.

Company

AWE

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