Jobs, fresher vacancy - Engineering Masters Scheme • Berkshire

Company: AWE

Berkshire

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. Engineering Masters SchemePermanent Employment with fully funded Masters DegreePackage: £31,000 + Fully funded 1-year MSc programmeLocation: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.Your permanent AWE role will be based at Aldermaston. For the duration of your MSc studies however, you will be temporarily based on campus at the university delivering your MSc, occasionally visiting Aldermaston for short periods during your studies.To apply to this scheme, you must be a British Citizen with UK residency for at least the last 10 years.Let us introduce the roleWould you like to be part of a team of specialist Engineers who play a pivotal role in ‘Keeping our Nation Safe’ and become a national expert in a specialist field of engineering? If so, the Engineering Masters scheme is an ideal launch pad for your career. The scheme has been established to create and develop our future engineering specialists. It allows new staff to attend a full-time MSc in a focused field of engineering whilst taking up a specialist role in one of our on-site delivery teams in Berkshire.About AWEAWE Nuclear Security Technologies are at the forefront of nuclear technology. Our innovative work keeps the UK safe and secure through:Mitigating the threat from nuclear terrorism and nuclear accidentsDesigning, developing, manufacturing and maintaining the current Trident nuclear warheadUndertaking the development of the UK’s future warhead (Astraea) in support of the UK’s nuclear deterrent capabilityDesigning, building and maintaining unique nuclear manufacturing facilitiesWho are we looking for?This scheme is ideal for people who are:A few years into their post-graduate engineering career, perhaps as part of a formal graduate development schemeRecent graduates who have not yet found an Engineering roleDue to graduate in 2025 with an engineering or science degreeRequirements for applicationYou will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.The nature of our work means you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for at least the past 10 yearsYou must have, or be predicted, at least a 2:2 degree in an engineering or science subjectAbility to start employment at AWE on 1st September 2025For 2025/2026 we are recruiting across the following 4 engineering specialisms:Advanced ManufacturingContribute to the development of novel and very high accuracy fabrication techniques.Plan and conduct high-consistency processing and manufacturing of a range of materials and components using both cutting-edge and legacy assetsFull-time 12-month MSc in Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems (EMMS) at Cranfield University (Bedfordshire).Construction ManagementManage the design and delivery of new, cutting-edge, high-hazard, safety-critical facilities and the upgrade of legacy facilities.Interact with stakeholders across the business, contractors and wider partners during very-long-term build programmesFull-time, 12-month MSc in Construction Management at the University of Reading.Control and Instrumentation (C&I)Contribute to AWE’s facilities and manufacturing capabilities by conducting project work in a range of areas: control panel design, Interlock Systems, Safety Instrumented Systems design and verification, Plant Alarm systems, Process Instrumentation, Electronic Security Systems, Electromagnetic Compatibility, software, software-based devices for safety systemsSupport maintenance design, planning, delivery and documentation for installed C&I assetsFull-time, 12-month MSc in Applied Instrumentation & Control at Glasgow Caledonian University.Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)Develop wide-ranging EEE skills to become a highly versatile asset across AWE’s Engineering businessHone a deep understanding in a number of niche skills relevant to specific work areas, such as pulsed powerFull-time 12-month MSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough UniversityNext stepsApplications Close: 13th April 2025On-site Interviews: Thursday 1st May or Wednesday 7th May 2025 (you will only attend one event)Offers made: Week commencing 12th May 2025Start date: Monday 1st September 2025Assessment day will be held at AWE’s office in Reading, Berkshire. Details will be provided to you if shortlisted for interview. If shortlisted, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview.Please include the following in your application:With your online application you must provide your CV, in MS Word or other word-processed format, NOT PDF.Statement of any relevant work experienceDetails of qualifications grades for GCSE Maths & English and A level upwardsA summary of your science/engineering degree studies; projects conducted etcActual or projected degree grade for your Batchelors degree or integrated Masters degreeYour wider interests, beyond your academic studiesIMPORTANT: Please add a section at the end of your CV to cover the following:State clearly your preferred specialist area and, if you wish, a second choice, from the four listed aboveIn no more than 150 words, explain why these specialist area(s) interest you (up to 150 words per area)In no more than 300 words, discuss the benefits you would bring to AWE and how AWE could benefit you​Contractual Terms Whilst your Masters degree course fees will be funded by AWE, there will be payback clauses for those who do not complete the course or leave the company within a specified period.Please contact AWE at masters@awe.co.uk should you have any additional questions about this scheme.Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leaveMarket leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributionsOpportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional bodyEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingThe 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.Important things you need to know:We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment. If applications are high, we will close earlyWe 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#LI-DSNext 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.