Graduate Process Engineer – Fusion Energy & R&D

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary defined benefit scheme 21

25 days annual leave and holiday perks

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites high-calibre graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme in the Tritium Fuel Cycle - Facility Ops. You’ll work alongside world-leading experts on fusion research, gaining exposure to research, experimentation, modelling and data analysis, while building technical, professional and leadership capabilities for a meaningful career in energy.

You’ll spend time developing core skills during the 80/20 role split, rotate through teams, and benefit from

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or related science/engineering qualification (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 organized 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, and communicating findings through technical reports, presentations and knowledge sharing.
• 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.

Skills

Driven to learn

Collaborative and communicative

Organised and adaptable

Team-oriented

Education

Degree in Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or related science/engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites high-calibre graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme in the Tritium Fuel Cycle - Facility Ops. You’ll work alongside world-leading experts on fusion research, gaining exposure to research, experimentation, modelling and data analysis, while building technical, professional and leadership capabilities for a meaningful career in energy.

You’ll spend time developing core skills during the 80/20 role split, rotate through teams, and benefit from