Graduate HPC Engineer - Fusion Simulation & AI

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority's Graduate Development Programme offers a unique opportunity to work with world‑leading experts on fusion software, HPC, data analysis and AI, while developing technical, professional and leadership skills for a meaningful career in a rapidly advancing field.

You will split time with 20% dedicated to professional development and 80% to role‑based work within the Computational Materials and Engineering department at Culham, contributing to innovations that bring fusion

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop software, algorithms and scientific workflows for HPC/HTC environments.
• Build computational tools and software solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Gain hands-on experience in software development, data analysis, and emerging technologies (AI, ML and advanced computing).

Skills

Driven

Collaborate effectively

Clear communication

Well organised

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority's Graduate Development Programme offers a unique opportunity to work with world‑leading experts on fusion software, HPC, data analysis and AI, while developing technical, professional and leadership skills for a meaningful career in a rapidly advancing field.

You will split time with 20% dedicated to professional development and 80% to role‑based work within the Computational Materials and Engineering department at Culham, contributing to innovations that bring fusion