Electronics Technician - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR
Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £25180 - £34000 per annum
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, its not just a job, its 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:
o 19" Rack systems
o Euro card systems
o Backplane systems
o 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, wed 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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