Systems Engineer

Kingston Bagpuize; Kingston Bagpuize; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a Systems Engineer for a contract role (INSIDE IR35) in Oxford. The position requires hybrid working with a minimum of two days on site per week and runs until the end of April 2027.

The role focuses on providing systems engineering support to decommissioning, waste disposal, and facility upgrades, with collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience applying systems engineering across complex projects.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, automotive or naval sectors is relevant.
• Ability to grasp engineering concepts and assess wider implications.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support to decommissioning and demolition work packages.
• Support definition of new facilities and system upgrades related to decommissioning and waste disposal.
• Assist POCO team to identify hazards and interdependencies and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Nuclear sector

Multi-disciplinary teams

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for a Systems Engineer (INSIDE IR35) for a contract which runs up to the end of April 2027 and is a hybrid role so requires a minimum of 2 days a week onsite in Oxford UKAEA run the UK's national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way.

As a Systems Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Provision of systems engineering support to decommissioning and demolition work packages.
• Provision of systems engineering support to definition of new facilities and system upgrades linked to decommissioning and waste disposal.
• Support may include assistance to the Post Operational Clear Out (POCO) team to help identify hazards and interdependencies, plus opportunities for cost savings through the de-activation of sub-systems that no longer need to be kept operational.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering that may include from nuclear, defence, automotive or naval sectors.
• Extensive experience of applying systems engineering.
• Demonstrable ability to grasp the basics of an engineering concept and explore wider implications.
• Previous experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of interacting across a range of engineering disciplines e.g. mechanical, nuclear, electrical, software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• Professional registration as Chartered Engineer would be beneficial.
• Membership of, or accreditation with, INCOSE would be beneficial.

Qualifications

Engineering or scientific degree is essential for this role.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different'.