HTS Magnet Technology Lead

Fusion Energy Base; Leyburn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks a Magnets Technology Development Lead to spearhead STEP's HTS magnet development programme, delivering fast-paced test campaigns, plans, and cross-disciplinary coordination. The role is based at West Burton or Culham in a Full-time capacity, reporting to UKFE - Engineering Delivery.

The candidate should hold an engineering degree (chartered preferred) with a proven track record in HTS magnet tech, multi-physics, and leadership in diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Essential: Chartered status with a suitable professional institution.
• Essential: Demonstrable track record in developing technology and evidence of delivering innovative solutions to industry.
• Essential: Good understanding of HTS magnet design and HTS multi-physics, especially quench experiments, and proficiency with electrical and cryogenic lab equipment.
• Essential: Commercial awareness, project and budget management experience.
• Essential: Leading teams with excellent interpersonal skills in diverse, multidisciplinary environments.
• Essential: Ability to communicate effectively in technical and non-technical terms.
• Desirable: Demonstrable track record in developing HTS magnet technology.
• Desirable: Hands-on HTS materials and fabrication experience HTS magnets.

Responsibilities

Skills

HTS magnet design

HTS multi-physics

Quench experiment design

Electrical lab equipment

Cryogenic laboratory equipment

Leading teams

Communication skills

Budget management

Project management

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Diversity collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered status with a suitable professional institution

Tools

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks a Magnets Technology Development Lead to spearhead STEP's HTS magnet development programme, delivering fast-paced test campaigns, plans, and cross-disciplinary coordination. The role is based at West Burton or Culham in a Full-time capacity, reporting to UKFE - Engineering Delivery.

The candidate should hold an engineering degree (chartered preferred) with a proven track record in HTS magnet tech, multi-physics, and leadership in diverse teams.