Graduate Electrical Engineer - Fusion Robotics & Innovation

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Annual leave and holiday flexibility

Flexible working

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme, partnering with world-leading experts to advance fusion technology and build essential technical and leadership skills for a successful career.

The scheme combines 80% role-based work within projects and 20% dedicated to professional development, enabling rapid growth, networking, and practical learning in a supportive 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

• Support the design and development of innovative robotic and remote handling systems that contribute to the future of fusion energy.
• Gain hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting and improving electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Create technical documentation, electrical schematics and engineering drawings to support project delivery.
• Work with experienced engineers and technicians to solve real-world technical challenges and improve system performance.
• Develop your technical, problem-solving and project skills while contributing to a safe, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Driven to learn

Collaborative

Organised

Education

Science or Engineering degree (2025–2027)

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme, partnering with world-leading experts to advance fusion technology and build essential technical and leadership skills for a successful career.

The scheme combines 80% role-based work within projects and 20% dedicated to professional development, enabling rapid growth, networking, and practical learning in a supportive environment.