AWE is recruiting for a Laser Technician to join our Operations team at Epure, France, providing hands on technical support operating and maintaining high power X-ray machines used in hydrodynamics experiments. Location - Initially AWE Aldermaston followed by assignment to CEA Valduc 45 minutes outside of Dijon, France Package: 29,640 - 44,460 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Allowances - Individual allowance package provided on assignment to France. Let us introduce the role Are you an Engineer or Physicist with an interest in High Voltage or Pulsed Power? Would you like the opportunity to work in AWE''s unique EPURE facility near Dijon? Then we have the perfect role for you! As part of a joint UK/FR integrated team you will be providing engineering input to operate and maintain optimum performance of the three high-power X-ray machines used in hydrodynamics experiments.Members of the joint X-Ray Operations Team work on subject areas ranging from the fielding and analysis of diagnostics, operating and maintaining vacuum and laser trigger systems to modelling and simulation of electron beam physics. Pulsed power technicians and engineers assist and manage a team of dedicated external contractors performing preventative maintenance. Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours: Qualified in Engineering or Physics, or equivalent relevant experience.Experience or knowledge of with pulsed power systems, in ..... full job details .....