Senior Structural Integrity Engineer Fusion Systems (Hybrid)

Fusion Energy Base; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Structural Integrity Engineer based at UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on developing design criteria and structural integrity assessment methods for future fusion power plants, with involvement in projects like EU‑DEMO, STEP, ITER and MAST‑U.

Onsite work is expected three days per week, with flexible working options and BPSS/ DBS checks. The candidate will lead design and analysis tasks, supervise teams, produce technical documentation,

Qualifications

• Essential: PhD or equivalent in solid mechanics, engineering science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of design criteria, codes, and integrity assessment methodologies.
• Experience in structural/thermal engineering and design modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate in‑vessel systems design and structural integrity assessments.
• Produce technical reports, designs and documentation with quality standards.
• Support bids, proposals and business development activities as needed.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Engineering design

Systems engineering

Project leadership

Communication

Education

PhD or equivalent in solid mechanics, engineering science, or related fields

Tools

C/C++

FORTRAN

MATLAB

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Senior Structural Integrity Engineer based at UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on developing design criteria and structural integrity assessment methods for future fusion power plants, with involvement in projects like EU‑DEMO, STEP, ITER and MAST‑U.

Onsite work is expected three days per week, with flexible working options and BPSS/ DBS checks. The candidate will lead design and analysis tasks, supervise teams, produce technical documentation,