Senior Fusion Structural Integrity Engineer

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority in the UK seeks a Structural Integrity Engineer to advance in‑vessel design concepts, perform integrity assessments, and guide project work on fusion-related systems.

The role requires leading technical teams, developing fracture and creep-fatigue methodologies, and delivering high-quality reports. Onsite work at Culham is typical, with flexible working options and strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in solid mechanics or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of design criteria, codes, and integrity assessment methods.
• Solid background in engineering design, analysis and structural modelling.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams and writing bids/proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead work packages for in‑vessel systems from concept to detailed design.
• Develop structural integrity criteria and verification methodologies for fusion plants.
• Coordinate design substantiation, reviews, and technical documentation.
• Manage supplier acceptance, testing, and integration into systems.
• Present technical results at conferences and prepare reports/publications.
• Support business development activities and bids as needed.

Skills

PhD in solid mechanics

Engineering design

Structural modelling

Materials knowledge

Programming (C/C++/FORTRAN/MATLAB)

Education

PhD in solid mechanics

Tools

C

C++

FORTRAN

MATLAB

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority in the UK seeks a Structural Integrity Engineer to advance in‑vessel design concepts, perform integrity assessments, and guide project work on fusion-related systems.

The role requires leading technical teams, developing fracture and creep-fatigue methodologies, and delivering high-quality reports. Onsite work at Culham is typical, with flexible working options and strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.