Graduate Fusion R&D Engineer | Flexible Work

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Abingdon

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Annual leave

Flexible working

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme, working with world‑leading experts to advance fusion technology and build the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a rewarding career in a growing energy industry.

As a Graduate R&D Engineer, you’ll contribute to the Technology Development Group, develop testing programmes, help define new test rigs, and mature ideas from concept to application‑ready solutions while gaining broad

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 knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant technical topics, applying knowledge learned to assigned projects.
Develop efficient and realisable testing programmes for major research and power‑plant design programmes.
Define new test rig and facility requirements; support their development; and manage build, commissioning, and exploitation.
Deliver technology maturation projects from concept through to commercially relevant technologies, including benchtop and lab‑scale testing planning and delivery.
Operate and enhance our existing range of flexible test facilities.
Research potential applications of fusion technologies in other industries.