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AWE proudly play a role in keeping the nation safe.

Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.

AWE’s support for the government’s strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology. Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.

Discover the opportunities at AWE.

AWE are hiring talented students to join their remarkable team of individuals, working at the forefront of the nations defense.

Evolve Graduate Programme: Evolve is AWE’s flagship Graduate Programme. The rotational placements are designed to provide graduates with technical knowledge and expertise across several disciplines. Year in Industry Placements: AWE gives you extraordinary opportunities to develop and grow your skills whilst studying for your degree, by offering Year in Industry placements. The 12-month placement offers an exciting and unique opportunity to join the shared mission of keeping the nation safe. Apprenticeships: There has never been a more exciting time to join AWE. Start your career with an employer who genuinely wants to invest in you and work with you to develop your potential.

Perks and benefits

  • Employee assistance

  • Flexible working

  • Generous parental leave

  • Learning and development

  • Pension

  • Remote working

  • Rewards and benefits

  • Wellbeing scheme

AWE

AWE, Aldermaston, Reading, United Kingdom, RG7 4PR

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Company information

Headquarters:
Reading
Founded:
1950
Industry:
Engineering, Manufacturing

Contact details

Telephone
0118 982 9000

Testimonials

Experts in their fields

AWE boats some of the best, and sometimes only experts in their fields, and the opportunity to work with and learn from them was another huge draw.

AWE will help me become an asset

The experience, support and development offered at AWE will help me become an asset to whatever team I am part of and to continuously grow as an engineer and a professional.

Positive working culture

I’ve been blown away by the positive working culture… it feels like every colleague here is actively looking to prop you up in your career and life.
If you’re looking for a role which will intrigue and excite you time and time again, then look no further. From science, to engineering, to manufacturing, to business services – it’s highly likely we’ve got a role to suit you.
Lydia,
AWE

University partners

Brunel University of London

Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH

Coventry University

Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB

University of Exeter

Northcote House, The Queen's Drive, Exeter, EX4 4QJ

University of Hertfordshire

College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

King's College London, University of London

Strand, Westminster, WC2R 2LS

Kingston University

River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1LQ

Nottingham Trent University

50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ

University of Reading

Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, RG6 6AH

University of Warwick

Coventry, CV4 7AL

Culture

We’re passionate about looking after our teams, ensuring they can perform their roles to the best of their ability. We want to ensure that every employee is recognised and rewarded for their contribution. On joining us you’ll receive work-related and professional development opportunities, support to gain a relevant professional qualification, a competitive salary, regular pay reviews and more. For some roles we also offer the opportunity to work off site or at home. And, if it works for you and for the business, we’re also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Awards

Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For

2019