Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Fusion Systems (Hybrid)

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead fusion C&I projects from concept to detailed design. You will act as the SME for control and instrumentation, guiding architecture, software development and lifecycle management across multiple programmes.

The role is primarily onsite at Culham, with potential hybrid discussions. A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent is essential, along with extensive PLC/SCADA and safety-document

Qualifications

• Essential: degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Or HND in Electrical/Electronic with broader experience.
• Excellent knowledge and significant experience of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Demonstrable experience with Siemens, ABB 800xA or similar control systems.
• Deep understanding of EC&I documents (SLDs, P&IDs, C&Es, schematics).
• Strong safety culture with experience producing risk assessments and permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large fusion C&I projects from concept through detailed design.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for control and instrumentation across projects.
• Produce technical papers and solve novel technical issues.
• Develop control system architectures, specifications and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for control and safety systems lifecycle management.
• Lead software development using industrial control platforms; manage delivery and reviews.
• Coordinate and mentor multidisciplinary teams and contractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Skills

PLC/SCADA systems

Siemens S7/PCS7

ABB 800xA

LabVIEW

Python

C++

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

HND in Electrical/Electronic discipline

Tools

Siemens S7/PCS7

ABB 800xA

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead fusion C&I projects from concept to detailed design. You will act as the SME for control and instrumentation, guiding architecture, software development and lifecycle management across multiple programmes.

The role is primarily onsite at Culham, with potential hybrid discussions. A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent is essential, along with extensive PLC/SCADA and safety-document