Graduate Magnet Technologist

UK Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research organization in the UK is looking for a Graduate Magnet Technologist to support R&D activities in superconducting magnets and contribute to various projects within a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a degree in Science or Engineering and be proficient with Microsoft applications. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, and flexible working options. The position fosters continuous learning and improvement, inviting applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Employer pension contribution

Annual leave plus additional days

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or 26.
• Driven with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges.
• Well-organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D in the design modelling and performance evaluation of superconducting magnets.
• Develop knowledge of fusion relevant topics.
• Contribute to manufacturing and inspection process development for HTS conductors.
• Identify areas for improvement in experimental apparatus and methodologies.
• Liaise with teams for effective collaboration.

Skills

Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Collaboration

Adaptability

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

As Graduate Magnet Technologist you willwill gain hands-on experience across multiple R&D workstreams supporting magnet development and facility testing.

Your core responsibilities :

• Support R&D in the design modelling and performance evaluation of superconducting magnets and components; assist with the commissioning and operation of cryogenic test rigs and coil / material characterisation including data analysis and documentation.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects.
• Contribute to manufacturing and inspection process development for HTS conductors and coils maintaining quality records and working with academic and industrial partners to improve technology readiness.
• Identify areas where improvements could be made to experimental apparatus process plant systems and to operational practices and methodologies.
• Liaise with other teams and groups to build networks and to ensure effective collaboration.

Qualifications :

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025or 26
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel Word and Powerpoint
• 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

Additional Information :

A full list of our benefits can be found here but highlights include :

Benefits :

• 35227 base salary
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days in addition to UK bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

UKAEAs mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team supported by our Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis for example changes to the way we interview or share information.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1