Graduate HPC Engineer: Fusion Software & AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority runs a Graduate Development Programme designed to start your career in fusion science and engineering. You will work on software development, data analysis and cutting-edge simulations alongside world‑leading experts, gaining technical, professional and leadership skills essential for a successful career in energy research.

As a graduate, you will develop your knowledge in HPC/HTC environments, while being supported by a structured program that balances project work

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning and taking on new challenges.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop software, algorithms and scientific workflows for HPC/HTC environments used in fusion research.
• Build computational tools to tackle engineering and scientific challenges in fusion technology.
• Gain hands-on experience in software development, data analysis and emerging technologies with cross‑disciplinary teams.

Skills

Software development

Algorithms

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority runs a Graduate Development Programme designed to start your career in fusion science and engineering. You will work on software development, data analysis and cutting-edge simulations alongside world‑leading experts, gaining technical, professional and leadership skills essential for a successful career in energy research.

As a graduate, you will develop your knowledge in HPC/HTC environments, while being supported by a structured program that balances project work