Senior HPC Computational Engineer | Fusion Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

7% bonus potential

Final salary pension (21.5% employer)

25 days annual leave + 2.5 days

3 days site closure at Christmas

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) invites applications for an Advanced Specialist HPC Computational Engineer. You will lead modelling, develop novel numerical methods, and drive the deployment of new computing architectures within fusion energy research.

This role blends research leadership with software development and international collaboration. You will contribute to cutting-edge simulations, digital twins, and high-performance computing strategies while guiding project teams and publishing

Qualifications

• PhD in a computational, mathematical or physical science discipline with strong publication record or significant software contributions.
• Experience leading technical projects or teams in a research/engineering environment.
• Significant software development experience in compiled languages (C++, Fortran, C, or Rust) or advanced scripting, with published contributions.
• Strong mathematical foundation in numerical analysis from publications or software contributions.
• Extensive HPC usage and software development for computational engineering.
• Proficiency with UNIX command-line environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead modelling, simulation and uncertainty quantification across fusion research programmes.
• Develop and evaluate novel numerical methods and algorithms for scientific/engineering apps.
• Design, develop, test and maintain advanced scientific software.
• Drive deployment and assessment of emerging computing architectures and accelerators.
• Design and support digital twin capabilities for fusion systems.
• Publish research findings and present at conferences.
• Contribute to research funding proposals and identify new opportunities.
• Build and support international collaborations on multi-partner projects.
• Oversee technical delivery of small project teams to meet milestones.
• Provide specialist expertise and skills development across the team.

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) invites applications for an Advanced Specialist HPC Computational Engineer. You will lead modelling, develop novel numerical methods, and drive the deployment of new computing architectures within fusion energy research.

This role blends research leadership with software development and international collaboration. You will contribute to cutting-edge simulations, digital twins, and high-performance computing strategies while guiding project teams and publishing