Graduate Fusion Control & Software Engineer

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £35,227

Final salary pension 21.5% employer

25 days annual leave + holidays

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) in Oxfordshire welcomes graduates to join the Graduate Development Programme as a Graduate Advanced Control Engineer. You’ll develop software for automation and control systems using C++, Python and AI within a supportive, inclusive environment.

On the graduate scheme you will split time to fast‑track business acumen and growth, working with experts to broaden technical knowledge and leadership skills in a collaborative, high‑midelity setting.

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

• 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

Driven

Collaboration

Communication

Organisational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) in Oxfordshire welcomes graduates to join the Graduate Development Programme as a Graduate Advanced Control Engineer. You’ll develop software for automation and control systems using C++, Python and AI within a supportive, inclusive environment.

On the graduate scheme you will split time to fast‑track business acumen and growth, working with experts to broaden technical knowledge and leadership skills in a collaborative, high‑midelity setting.