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For 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government’s nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK’s counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. What we do is unique and so are the people who work... Read more »

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The facts

AWE has played a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom for over 60 years.
AWE's work covers the entire life cycle of nuclear warheads - from concept to disposal.
AWE employs approximately 5,000 staff (plus around 6,000 contractors).
AWE's headquarters are in Aldermaston, Berkshire.
AWE houses some of the world's most advanced experimental facilities.
AWE covers a number of technical areas which include our support to the UK's deterrent.
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Gage

Graduate Materials Scientist

"No two days are the same! I’m not just in an office all day, my time is split roughly 50-50 between office and lab work."

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Hannah

Threat Reduction Physicist

"I find it really exciting that I’m contributing to making a difference to the security of the country."

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