Senior Metrology Engineer in Reading

Location: RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. 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 Burghfield.

Package: £49,480 - £78,200 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Plus role specific allowance. A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply).

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.

AWE has an opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Metrology Engineer to contribute to some of the UK’s most critical and technically engaging programmes. We are looking for an expert who excels in precision measurement and enjoys working with complex geometries in fast-paced, high‐stakes environments.

Join us and play a pivotal role in supporting mission‐critical trials by programming and operating ultra‐high‐precision Co‐ordinate Measurement Machines, using the Quindos programming language and a range of advanced metrology equipment. Working within the Metrology Development team, a Senior Metrology Engineer primarily programs CMMs for critical components using Quindos and producing accurate Work Instructions. Additional tasks can include supporting new technology introduction, contributing to forward planning across metrology and inspection areas, and apprentice development.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Programming CMMs using the Quindos programming language.
• Measuring critical components using high precision CMMs and other metrology equipment.
• Managing their workload through the lab, including workflow planning and scheduling, Workload Tasking, Process sign-off and problem report management.
• Ensure equipment availability, co-ordinate maintenance and calibration.
• Ensure safe and secure operations in the Metrology laboratory.
• Manage personal 5S adherence in the laboratory.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Program CMMs and other metrology equipment using Quindos and software such as PC‐DMIS, applying Cartesian and 3D polar co‐ordinate systems.
• Run measurement programs for complex components, including program transfer and prove‐out for operational areas.
• Plan and manage workloads, ensuring timely completion of task reviews and resolution of problem reports.
• Support forward equipment planning across metrology and inspection areas, with a focus on Metrology Development.
• Maintain high laboratory standards through personal 5S activities.

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.

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.