Senior HPC Computational Engineer Fusion Modelling

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; In loco; GBP 57.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Site closure days

Flexible working

Descrizione del lavoro

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking an Advanced Specialist HPC Computational Engineer to lead modelling, simulation and software development for fusion energy research. The role combines technical leadership, research and software engineering across national and international programmes.

You will drive numerical methods, HPC architectures and digital twin capabilities, publish findings and contribute to funding proposals while collaborating with global partners.

Competenze

• Doctorate in a computational, mathematical or physical science discipline, with a strong publication record or equivalent contributions.
• Experience leading technical projects or teams within a research or engineering environment.
• Experience developing software using at least one compiled language (C++, Fortran, C or Rust) or advanced scripting language, evidenced through software contributions.
• Strong foundation in numerical analysis demonstrated by publications or software contributions.
• Significant experience using high‑performance computing systems for computational engineering.
• Proficiency with UNIX operating systems and command line environments.

Mansioni

• Lead modelling, simulation and uncertainty quantification across fusion research programmes.
• Develop and evaluate novel numerical methods and algorithms for scientific and engineering applications.
• Lead the design, development, testing and maintenance of advanced scientific software.
• Drive deployment and assessment of emerging computing architectures and accelerator technologies.
• Design and support digital twin capabilities for current and future fusion systems.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to research funding proposals and identify opportunities for future programmes.
• Build and support international collaborations across multi‑partner research projects.
• Oversee the technical delivery of small project teams, ensuring milestones are met.
• Provide specialist expertise, technical guidance and skills development across the wider team.

Conoscenze

Technical leadership

C/C++/Fortran/C or Rust

Numerical analysis

HPC experience

UNIX proficiency

Formazione

Doctorate in computational/physical science

Descrizione del lavoro

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking an Advanced Specialist HPC Computational Engineer to lead modelling, simulation and software development for fusion energy research. The role combines technical leadership, research and software engineering across national and international programmes.

You will drive numerical methods, HPC architectures and digital twin capabilities, publish findings and contribute to funding proposals while collaborating with global partners.