Graduate Safety Engineer - Fusion Energy Systems

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave + Christmas/HOL

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority offers a Graduate Development Programme for early career engineers and scientists. You will engage in innovative engineering and safety-focused work, developing your technical and leadership skills while contributing to fusion energy projects.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams, gaining hands-on exposure with training and professional growth opportunities, preparing you for a meaningful career in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of innovative engineering and technology projects, helping to shape the future of fusion energy.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify, assess and manage safety risks across electrical, mechanical, automation, robotics and software systems.
• Contribute to the design and review of safety systems, applying risk assessment techniques and industry standards to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Develop technical documentation, safety cases and engineering reports to support project delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Build your technical, problem-solving and professional skills through hands-on experience, structured training and continuous development opportunities.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority offers a Graduate Development Programme for early career engineers and scientists. You will engage in innovative engineering and safety-focused work, developing your technical and leadership skills while contributing to fusion energy projects.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams, gaining hands-on exposure with training and professional growth opportunities, preparing you for a meaningful career in the energy sector.