Electronics Technician

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.

Role title: Electronics Technician

Location: RG7 4PR or RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Closing date: 27th January 2026

Package: £25,180 - £34,000  (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

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?  

AWE is currently recruiting for a Warhead Electronics Technician (early career engineer) to join the Automated Test Equipment (ATE) team. In this position, you will work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team to develop your skills in Electronic Engineering, circuit design, printed circuit board layout and systems integration.

We welcome candidates from a broad range of education and experience, and you will be supported as you develop and progress.

Who are we looking for?

Some of the things you would be involved in (but not limited to) are:

• Circuit design and prototyping
• Circuit board design and layout
• System integration (bringing multiple systems together)                                                              
• Cable and harness design, development and manufacture
• National Instruments LabVIEW software development
• Product development:
  • 19” Rack systems
  • Euro card systems
  • Backplane systems
  • Boxed / enclosed designs

We do need you to have the following:

• Apprenticeship, NVQ, ONC or above qualification in Electronics.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Familiar with standard electronic components and their properties
• Electronics fault-finding techniques
• Soldering (through-hole and surface mount)
• Assembly of prototype circuits (e.g. breadboarding)
• Testing of circuits using standard electronic test equipment
• Manufacture of cable and cable harnesses
• Interpret circuit diagrams        
• Microsoft office applications                                                                           

Work hard, be rewarded:  

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:  

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• 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

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE.

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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.