Senior Magnet Engineer – Superconducting Magnets, Fusion Energy

Jobtailor; Milton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior engineer to lead the design and development of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet and coil systems. You will own magnet development work packages, define prototype campaigns, and review experimental data to drive informed technical decisions.

You will collaborate with research facilities, suppliers and partners while mentoring engineers and technicians and contributing to commercialization and IP generation within a cutting-edge advanced technology

Qualifications

• Degree, MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience developing complex engineering systems.
• Strong knowledge of superconducting magnets, cryogenics or electromagnetics.
• Proven track record of innovation and technical delivery.
• Experience leading technical projects or workstreams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• MATLAB, Python or equivalent programming skills.
• Direct HTS magnet programme experience desirable.
• Fusion, scientific research or advanced technology sector experience desirable.
• OPERA, COMSOL or ANSYS desirable.
• Successful appointment subject to standard pre-employment screening, including right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced HTS magnet and coil systems.
• Own magnet development work packages and project delivery.
• Define and oversee prototype build and test campaigns.
• Review experimental data and steer technical decisions.
• Collaborate with research facilities, suppliers and partners.
• Mentor and support engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to commercialisation and intellectual property generation

Skills

HTS magnet development

Engineering leadership

Prototype build and test

Data interpretation

Mentoring

Collaboration

Intellectual property generation

Education

Degree, MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

OPERA

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

• Lead the design and development of advanced HTS magnet and coil systems


• Own magnet development work packages and project delivery


• Define and oversee prototype build and test campaigns


• Review experimental data and steer technical decisions


• Collaborate with research facilities, suppliers and partners


• Mentor and support engineers and technicians


• Contribute to commercialisation and intellectual property generation

Requirements

• Degree, MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering or related discipline


• Significant experience developing complex engineering systems


• Strong knowledge of superconducting magnets, cryogenics or electromagnetics


• Proven track record of innovation and technical delivery


• Experience leading technical projects or workstreams


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability


• MATLAB, Python or equivalent programming skills


• Direct HTS magnet programme experience desirable


• Fusion, scientific research or advanced technology sector experience desirable


• OPERA, COMSOL or ANSYS desirable


• Successful appointment subject to standard pre-employment screening, including right-to-work, proof of identity and references

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the design and development of HTS magnet and coil systems, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and contribute to innovation and commercialization efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HTS Magnet Development


• Superconducting Magnets


• MATLAB Programming


• Technical Project Leadership


• Analytical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Complex Engineering Systems Development


• Cryogenics


• Electromagnetics


• Prototype Build and Test


• Experimental Data Review

Soft Skills

• Mentoring


• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Fusion


• Scientific Research


• Advanced Technology Sector


• Intellectual Property Generation

Tools & Technologies

• MATLAB


• Python


• OPERA


• COMSOL


• ANSYS