Summary of the role
To support the design, construction and assessment of pressure vessels.
Key accountabilities
• Accountable for providing advice and guidance on the design of pressure vessels
• Accountable for operating within company assurance procedures
About The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Tasked with maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent, the Atomic Weapons Establishment is without equal. No other organisation in the UK does what we do. Nor do they operate the way we do. This means our people can push the boundaries of conventional thinking and enjoy a wealth of stimulating challenges that are of real national importance.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills
• Pressure vessel design and construction
• Use of finite element analysis to assess engineering designs
• Use of CAD tools
• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Working in a laboratory environment
• Planning and executing research projects
• Able to work safely and competently with high pressure gases
• Good written communication skills
• Competency with computers
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to interact and work as part of a team
Special Requirements
• Prepared to undertake some work overseas
Benefits
Join our team and on top of continually developing your abilities, you'll receive a superb benefits package. One that includes 28 days' holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays, a final salary pension scheme and relocation assistance where necessary.
To Apply
To find out more about AWE, this vacancy and to apply, simply click here this will take you through to our dedicated recruitment website.
On all applications please state on which website you initially saw this vacancy advertised. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
AWE welcomes applications from women and men, regardless of disability, sexuality, racial or ethnic origin, age or responsibility for dependants. The normal contractual retirement age at AWE is 65. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post, it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to British Citizens. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance.
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