Graduate R&D Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority

South Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

35227.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Applications, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Technical Knowledge, Project Management, Problem Solving, Learning Agility

Industry

Research Services

Description

Company Description Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them. Job Description As a Graduate Technology Developer, you will work as part of project teams across UKAEA, supported by senior colleagues, developing an understanding of best-practice technology development through training and hands-on experience, and applying these learnings to small-scale projects or workstreams within larger initiatives. Your core responsibilities: Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant technical topics, especially relevant to the development of efficient test programme design. Apply knowledge learned to assigned projects. Deliver, with support, small scale test rig projects, liaising with customers, technicians and workshops/manufacturers. Support the development of new test rigs and facilities for technology development and component testing in representative extreme environments. Perform a variety of technical tasks designed to provide experience & familiarisation with staff, methods, practices, & programs of the Group and wider Division. Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects. Qualifications Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or '26 Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload Additional Information A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ but highlights include: £35,227 base salary Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays Flexible and hybrid working options UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of fusion-relevant technical topics and apply this knowledge to projects. Deliver small-scale test rig projects and support the development of new test rigs and facilities.