Graduate Process Engineer: Fusion Energy | Flexible Hours

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Annual leave 25 days

Flexible working

Skern Lodge

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority in Abingdon is offering a UK-based Graduate Development Programme designed to launch your career in fusion science and engineering. You will work alongside world-leading experts, contributing to tritium science, fuel cycle projects, and data analysis while developing technical and leadership skills.

The 80/20 split gives 80% role-based work within projects and 20% dedicated to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or related field (2025–2027).
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and workload planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to tritium science and fuel cycle projects, including modelling and data analysis.
• Support safe operation, maintenance and improvement of experimental systems.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver project objectives and share knowledge.

Skills

Collaboration

Clear communication

Organised

Adaptable

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or related

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority in Abingdon is offering a UK-based Graduate Development Programme designed to launch your career in fusion science and engineering. You will work alongside world-leading experts, contributing to tritium science, fuel cycle projects, and data analysis while developing technical and leadership skills.

The 80/20 split gives 80% role-based work within projects and 20% dedicated to professional growth.