Graduate Control & AI Software Engineer

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary defined benefit scheme: A

25 days annual leave + Christmas close

Flexible working options

Family-friendly leave provisions

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Fusion-focused teams, delivering software for cutting-edge research and engineering. You’ll work with C++, Python and AI on automation, data acquisition and scientific computing.

The Graduate Development Programme splits time between professional development (20%) and role-based technical work (80%), with mentoring and exposure to diverse projects in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering, 2025–2027
• Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions using technologies such as C++, Python and AI to support cutting-edge fusion research and engineering projects.
• Contribute to the design, testing and deployment of software for automation, control systems, data acquisition, scientific computing and machine learning applications.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges, develop innovative solutions and deliver high-quality software.
• Apply software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, documentation and continuous improvement.
• Build your technical, problem-solving and professional skills through hands-on experience, mentoring and collaboration in a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

C++

Python

AI

Education

Science or Engineering degree (2025–2027)

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Fusion-focused teams, delivering software for cutting-edge research and engineering. You’ll work with C++, Python and AI on automation, data acquisition and scientific computing.

The Graduate Development Programme splits time between professional development (20%) and role-based technical work (80%), with mentoring and exposure to diverse projects in a supportive, inclusive environment.