Magnet Design Engineer - tokamak magnet design

NonStop Consulting Ltd; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NonStop Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Magnet Design Engineer for a contract role to spearhead the HTS magnet design, manufacture and testing for a UK GOV fusion programme. The position is hybrid with 2 days per week on site at Culham, Abingdon, and a contract end date of 30 June 2027 with potential extensions.

You will lead the HTS model coil design, develop technical strategies, and oversee fabrication, assembly and testing while collaborating with cryogenics and quench-protection

Qualifications

• HTS magnet design and manufacture experience.
• Deep understanding of cryogenics and superconducting magnets.
• Experience using magnet engineering analysis tools.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Technical leadership and delivery of complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead HTS model coil design and development programme.
• Develop technical strategies and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee magnet design, fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with cryogenics, HTS cables and quench protection experts.
• Work with international partners on the project.

Skills

HTS magnet design

Cryogenics

Magnet engineering analysis tools

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Education

Chartered engineer (CEng)

Tools

Magnet design software

Job description

Good Afternoon!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Magnet Design Engineer, contract role to lead the design, manufacture and testing of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnets for an exciting fusion energy programme for a UK GOV project.

Contract duration: until end of June 2027+ extensions in view.

Working style: hybrid work, 2 days per week on site in Culham, Abingdon.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the HTS model coil design and development programme.
• Develop technical strategies and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee magnet design, fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Work closely with specialists in cryogenics, HTS cables and quench protection.
• Collaborate with technical teams and international partners.

Essential experience

• Strong background in HTS magnet design and manufacture.
• Deep understanding of cryogenics.
• Experience using magnet engineering analysis tools.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Proven technical leadership and delivery of complex engineering projects.

Experience in tokamak magnet design would be an advantage.