Graduate R&D Engineer — Fusion Tech & Innovation

Uk Atomic Energy Authority; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£35,227 base salary

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority offers a Graduate Development Programme designed to grow engineers and scientists into leaders in fusion technology. You'll split time between fast-tracked development activities and role-based technical work, gaining exposure to project management, leadership, and engineering challenges.

Join a mission-driven team developing the power stations of tomorrow, with 20% dedicated to professional growth and 80% to hands-on project work within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering completed by 2027.
• Strong desire to learn and take on challenges.
• Clear communicator to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of fusion-related technical topics on assigned projects.
• Develop efficient testing programmes for research and power-plant design.
• Define test rig requirements; support development and commissioning.
• Deliver technology maturation projects from concept to lab-scale testing.
• Operate and enhance our flexible test facilities.
• Research potential applications of fusion technologies in other industries.

Skills

Driven

Collaborative communication

Organised and adaptable

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority offers a Graduate Development Programme designed to grow engineers and scientists into leaders in fusion technology. You'll split time between fast-tracked development activities and role-based technical work, gaining exposure to project management, leadership, and engineering challenges.

Join a mission-driven team developing the power stations of tomorrow, with 20% dedicated to professional growth and 80% to hands-on project work within a collaborative,