Year in Industry- Computer Scientist

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Computer Scientist Year in Industry Placement 2027 Salary £24,500 per annum plus benefits Location Aldermaston, near Reading, Berkshire; onsite Contract 12-month Year in Industry placement Start date August 2027, exact induction date to be confirmed Working pattern Full time, 9-day fortnight; every second Friday off Why AWE AWE has a critical mission: supporting the UK's nuclear deterrent and using specialist expertise to provide counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions for the wider UK government. Scientific Computing and Data Science provides the computing, software engineering, data science and digital research capabilities that underpin scientific discovery and technical delivery across AWE. This placement gives you the chance to turn what you have learned at university into practical experience. You will contribute to real technical work in a unique multidisciplinary environment, alongside experienced computer scientists, software engineers, data scientists and high-performance computing specialists. What you'll work on You will mainly focus on one or two projects or technical areas, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful knowledge rather than only observing from the sidelines. Depending on the team's priorities and your skills, your work may support: Advanced scientific modelling. High-performance computing, also known as HPC. Data analysis and data science. Software development and software engineering. Digital research and computing capabilities that support science and technical delivery. You will apply and develop the skills gained during your degree while learning how technical specialists from different disciplines work together to solve complex problems. What you'll gain Hands-on experience of real technical problems a