Graduate Mechanical Process Engineer – Fusion Energy

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

Benefits offered by this job

£35,227 base salary

Final salary pension with 21.5%+</n>em

25 days annual leave plus Christmas &

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is offering a Graduate Process Engineer (Mechanical) position at Culham, Oxfordshire, as part of the Graduate Development Programme. You’ll work with world‑leading experts to advance fusion technology and develop technical, professional and leadership skills for a meaningful career.

You’ll contribute to tritium science and fuel cycle projects, support safe operation and continuous improvement of systems, and collaborate across teams to meet project objectives while

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or related field by 2025–2027.
• Strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to tritium science and fuel cycle projects, supporting research, experimentation, modelling and data analysis activities.
• Support the safe operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of experimental and engineering systems, including testing, calibration, documentation, risk assessments and the development of operational procedures in line with UKAEA standards.
• Work collaboratively across teams to deliver project objectives, promoting an inclusive and safety-focused culture, sharing knowledge with colleagues and early career staff, and building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Education

Degree in Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or related field

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is offering a Graduate Process Engineer (Mechanical) position at Culham, Oxfordshire, as part of the Graduate Development Programme. You’ll work with world‑leading experts to advance fusion technology and develop technical, professional and leadership skills for a meaningful career.

You’ll contribute to tritium science and fuel cycle projects, support safe operation and continuous improvement of systems, and collaborate across teams to meet project objectives while