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Year in Industry Placement - Engineering
Salary
£24,500 per annum plus benefits
Location
Aldermaston or Burghfield, Berkshire
Contract
12-month placement
Start date
August 2027
Working pattern
Full time, 9-day working fortnight
Work location
Onsite
About AWE
We are a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. Our work supports the UK's independent nuclear deterrent and extends into areas including counter-terrorism, global nuclear test monitoring and the development of world-class nuclear science and engineering expertise.
Role purpose
As an Undergraduate Engineer, you will join an engineering team and contribute to real technical work from the start of your placement. Depending on your degree, interests and business needs, your experience could span design, systems, process, manufacturing, software, data, infrastructure, modelling, testing or commissioning.
You will apply knowledge from your degree in a unique, highly regulated environment while learning how engineers collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, secure and effective outcomes.
An inclusive engineering environment
We know people can underestimate their readiness when they do not meet every point in a role profile. If the opportunity interests you and you meet the essential eligibility requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Key activities and responsibilities
Support engineering design, analysis, modelling, testing or manufacturing activities relevant to your placement team.
Contribute to the development and review of technical information, calculations, requirements, plans or engineering documentation.
Apply structured problem-solving to real technical challenges and share evidence-based recommendations.
Work collaboratively with engineers, scientists, project professionals, manufacturing teams and other stakeholders.
Support systems, process or manufacturing improvements while considering safety, quality, security and regulatory requirements.
Use relevant digital tools and potentially gain exposure to analytical modelling, virtual reality, simulation or additive manufacturing.
Agree challenging but achievable objectives at the start of the placement and review progress throughout the year.
Contribute to a respectful, inclusive team environment and be willing to seek guidance, share ideas and learn from feedback.
Learning and development
Learn from experts: Work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists who will support your development.
Meaningful work: Contribute to live projects rather than observing from the sidelines.
Technical capability: Build experience in engineering design, systems thinking, manufacturing, processes, project delivery and technical communication.
Confidence and leadership: Develop self-awareness, team awareness and the confidence to contribute your perspective.
Continual support: Receive support from a dedicated line manager, Evolve pathway lead and buddy.
Community and belonging: Join a multidisciplinary Early Careers community and access staff-led inclusion networks and development events.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from students working towards a degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science or Software Engineering
Data Science
Product Design Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Systems Engineering
General Engineering
You must be on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in your degree by August 2027.
You must be graduating in either 2029 or 2030 and completing a placement year as part of your degree.
You must be available to join AWE in August 2027 and attend site each working day.
You must be a British National and willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security…