Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Fusion Tech, Flexible Work

UK Atomic Energy Authority; South Yorkshire; On-site; 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 + holidays

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential program

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority in the United Kingdom is launching its Graduate Development Programme for graduates in Science or Engineering (2025–2027). You’ll work with world-leading experts on fusion technology, developing both technical and leadership skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

This scheme allocates 20% time to professional development and 80% to role-based engineering work, offering broad exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to shape your future career within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering required.
• 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

• 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

Learning mindset

Collaboration

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority in the United Kingdom is launching its Graduate Development Programme for graduates in Science or Engineering (2025–2027). You’ll work with world-leading experts on fusion technology, developing both technical and leadership skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

This scheme allocates 20% time to professional development and 80% to role-based engineering work, offering broad exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to shape your future career within a