Graduate Magnet Engineer - Fusion Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

£35,227 base salary

Final salary defined benefit pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is offering a Graduate Magnet Technologist role within our Early Careers Development Programme in Abingdon, England. You will contribute to the development of advanced superconducting magnet technologies for fusion energy, with hands-on experience in design, modelling, testing and evaluation of magnets and cryogenic systems.

You will work with world‑leading experts, develop technical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, and benefit from a 20/80 split

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

• Contribute to the development of advanced superconducting magnet technologies for fusion energy, gaining hands‑on experience in the design, modelling, testing and evaluation of magnets, materials and cryogenic systems.
• Support specialist test facilities and a range of research and engineering activities, using data analysis to help translate scientific research into practical solutions while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, industry and academic partners to deliver impactful projects, communicate findings, and develop technical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Magnet technology

Data analysis

Project collaboration

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is offering a Graduate Magnet Technologist role within our Early Careers Development Programme in Abingdon, England. You will contribute to the development of advanced superconducting magnet technologies for fusion energy, with hands-on experience in design, modelling, testing and evaluation of magnets and cryogenic systems.

You will work with world‑leading experts, develop technical, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, and benefit from a 20/80 split