Graduate Manufacturing Engineer — Fusion Tech

UK Atomic Energy Authority; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; 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 invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme, working with world‑leading experts to advance fusion technology and build technical, professional and leadership skills.

You'll split time between hands‑on engineering and development activities, with 20% focused on core development and 80% on role‑based projects, helping shape your future career in a clean energy future.

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 technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Support research, development and testing activities for advanced manufacturing and joining technologies, contributing to the assessment, qualification and validation of materials, processes and components relevant to fusion applications.
• Develop technical knowledge and practical experience in fusion technologies, undertaking a range of engineering and laboratory activities, identifying opportunities for improvement, and applying learning to support project delivery and innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives, sharing knowledge, promoting an inclusive and safety-focused culture, and contributing to the successful delivery of Fusion Technology Division goals.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Learning agility

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme, working with world‑leading experts to advance fusion technology and build technical, professional and leadership skills.

You'll split time between hands‑on engineering and development activities, with 20% focused on core development and 80% on role‑based projects, helping shape your future career in a clean energy future.