Graduate Mechanical Engineer (RACE)

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

£35,227 base salary

Final salary defined benefit pension 享

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is offering a Graduate Mechanical Engineer role within the RACE programme at Culham, Oxfordshire. You will support the design and development of robotic and remote handling systems, gaining end-to-end experience across the engineering lifecycle and building leadership skills.

Applicants should have a science or engineering degree (2025–2027) and a drive to learn.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering expected 2025–2027.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Support design and development of robotic and remote handling systems.
• Engage across full engineering lifecycle from requirements to operation.
• Apply analysis to improve system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project delivery.

Connaissances

Learner mindset

Collaboration

Clear communication

Problem solving

Formation

Degree in Science or Engineering (2025–2027)

Description du poste

Graduate Mechanical Engineer (RACE)

Overview of Responsibilities

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

What you’ll join

Your degree got you this far. Where could fusion energy take you? If you’re looking for your first graduate role and want a career that’s meaningful, challenging, and packed with opportunities to grow, UKAEA’s Graduate Development Programme could be the perfect next step. Working alongside world-leading experts, you’ll help advance groundbreaking fusion technology while building the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a successful career. This is your chance to be part of an industry that’s helping create a sustainable future for generations to come.

What you’ll do

Support the design and development of innovative robotic and remote handling systems that contribute to the future of fusion energy. Gain experience across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and concept development through to manufacture, testing and operation. Apply engineering analysis and problem-solving skills to solve complex technical challenges and improve system performance and reliability. Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, supporting project delivery, technical documentation and stakeholder engagement. Develop your technical, project management and leadership skills through hands-on experience, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

How you’ll develop

On the graduate scheme here at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, you will have 20% of your time focused on professional and personal development. This will include a series of core development activities to fast track your business acumen, along with skills for technical, project management and people leadership. The remaining 80% of time is role-based, working within a team growing your technical knowledge within your chosen discipline. Working with your line manager, you will get the opportunity to experience different roles and responsibilities within projects to broaden your understanding and help decide your future career route.

What you’ll need

• 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.

Benefits

• £35,227 base salary.
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions.
• Take part in our Skern Lodge residential to develop new skills and build your network.

Our commitment to ED&I

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

Job Details

• Salary
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• Programme
• Department Mechanical
• Discipline Science
• Site Location UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
• Type of Employment Full-time
• Reference Number REF4518D
• Qualifications
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