Graduate Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Fusion

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Abingdon

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites you to join its Graduate Development Programme, a pathway to professional engineering leadership in fusion energy. You’ll design, test and apply control, instrumentation and electrical systems on real projects, while learning from world‑leading experts.

You will split time between 20% dedicated development activities and 80% role‑based work within multidisciplinary teams, progressing toward Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status and gaining hands‑on

Qualifications

Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 to 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

Design, develop and test control, instrumentation, electrical and electronic systems that support cutting-edge fusion energy projects.
Gain experience across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and design through to installation, testing and commissioning.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges, improve system performance and deliver innovative engineering solutions.
Develop hands‑on experience with technologies such as PLCs, LabVIEW and other advanced control systems while producing technical documentation and test reports.
Build your technical and professional skills through our accredited graduate scheme, supporting your journey towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.