Mechanical Design Engineer - Fusion Tech & Flexible Work

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave 25 days + 3 days

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the RACE initiative at Culham. You will deliver mechanical designs, perform analyses, produce CAD models and documentation, and collaborate with external partners to meet schedules and budgets.

Essential requirements include an engineering degree and professional engineering institution membership. The role emphasizes RAMI/FMECA methods, procurement coordination, and robust maintenance strategies in challenging

Qualifications

• Recognised suitable engineering degree or equivalent.
• Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RACE project and operational responsibilities in collaboration with external partners, ensuring activities are completed within timescales and budgetary constraints.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the RACE technology roadmap, supporting the identification and pursuit of emerging technologies and opportunities.
• Assess remote compatibility, design feasibility and alternative technical solutions against requirements and performance criteria.
• Capture and manage system requirements, including interfaces, constraints and assumptions.
• Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies for application within RACE projects.
• Develop functional specifications, concepts and CAD models, and ensure manufacturability.
• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses and document results.
• Coordinate procurement, manufacture and assembly of components within budget and quality requirements.
• Develop assembly, inspection, testing, commissioning and maintenance documentation.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and quality control as needed.
• Plan and coordinate project activities, resources and staffing; contribute to proposals and cost estimates.

Education

Recognised suitable engineering degree or equivalent

Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution

Tools

CAD

Job description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the RACE initiative at Culham. You will deliver mechanical designs, perform analyses, produce CAD models and documentation, and collaborate with external partners to meet schedules and budgets.

Essential requirements include an engineering degree and professional engineering institution membership. The role emphasizes RAMI/FMECA methods, procurement coordination, and robust maintenance strategies in challenging