Mission Our Mission is to deliver nuclear warheads for the UK’s deterrent, and use our expertise to support national security. We do this by:
Delivering and maintaining a safe and secure Nuclear Warhead Stockpile. Supporting the strategic relationships that sustain the UK as a Nuclear Weapons State. Using our expertise to provide wider support to the UK’s security priorities and scientific interests. Operating and enhancing the estate on behalf of the Ministry of Defence
Description At AWE, our critical mission is to support the defence and security of the UK. We offer unique opportunities to develop and grow your career in business, engineering, science, and quality control. Join us in keeping our country, and everyone in it, safe.
Our role in nuclear defence, and what we do to support the UK’s nuclear deterrent, is vital in defending our country from the most extreme threats and to keeping the peace. From developing the warheads for the nuclear deterrent, to providing counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions, the work we do is of global importance.
That’s what the proud men and women of AWE have been doing for more than 70 years.
Collaborating with a team of remarkable people, we achieve extraordinary things everyday. You too could be a part of something that makes a difference. How? The answer is AWE.
AWE has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 590 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The AWE employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).
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