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Join world-renowned scientists and engineers. For almost 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.... 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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Beth

Warhead Mechanical Engineer

"I liked the idea of the graduate scheme because I would get the chance to work around the company, learning more about what AWE does and how I could contribute."

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Manny

Graduate Systems Engineer

"At AWE you’re able to work on things you would never get to do in a normal industrial job, but not only that, you’re able to work across and within multiple disciplines to get exposure on how the company functions as a whole."

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