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AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Working to support UK defence we’re a community of creative thinkers from all kinds of backgrounds in all kinds of roles, with one clear mission - to keep everyone and everything around us safe and secure. Read more »

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The facts

To find out more about our organisation please visit:
www.awe.co.uk

AWE has played a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom for over 60 years.
AWE's work covers the entire lifecycle 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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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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John

Graduate Commissioning Engineer

"AWE also has a very positive attitude towards investing in its future with the next generation of graduates."

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There are numerous studies and reports that highlight the gap in the supply of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) professionals and UK demand.

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