UK Atomic Energy Authority

Support the development of welding, joining and manufacturing technologies for nuclear fusion projects, ensuring engineering quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing processes.About us  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.   What you’ll joinYour degree got you this far. Where could fusion energy take you? If you’re looking for your first graduate role and want a career that’s meaningful, challenging, and packed with opportunities to grow, UKAEA’s Graduate Development Programme could be the perfect next step. Working alongside world-leading experts, you’ll help advance ground breaking fusion technology while building the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a successful career. This is your chance to be part of an industry that’s helping create a sustainable future for generations to come.  What you’ll doSupport the development and delivery of welding, joining and manufacturing solutions for fusion projects, working with design teams, suppliers and inspection specialists to help ensure technical, quality and regulatory requirements are met.Contribute to project execution and continuous improvement activities, including preparing technical documentation, specifications and reports, coordinating procurement and manufacturing activities, monitoring quality standards, and helping to resolve non-conformances.Build expertise in welding and joining technologies, gaining experience in qualification and inspection processes, participating in design reviews, external visits and outreach activities, and working in line with UKAEA quality, health, safety and inclusion principles. How you’ll developOn the graduate scheme here at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, you will have 20% of your time focused on professional and personal development. This will include a series of core development activities to fast track your business acumen, along with skills for technical, project management and people leadership. The remaining 80% of time is role-based, working within a team growing your technical knowledge within your chosen discipline. Working with your line manager, you will get the opportunity to experience different roles and responsibilities within projects to broaden your understanding and help decide your future career route.  What you’ll needDegree in Science or Engineering from 2025 to 2027.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. Benefits We have a generous range of benefits and 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 working options plus family-friendly leave provisions.Take part in our Skern Lodge residential to develop new skills and build your network.

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Support the planning, construction, commissioning and delivery of major engineering infrastructure projects for nuclear fusion energy, working with engineers, project managers and contractors to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.About us  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.   What you’ll joinYour degree got you this far. Where could fusion energy take you?If you’re looking for your first graduate role and want a career that’s meaningful, challenging, and packed with opportunities to grow, UKAEA’s Graduate Development Programme could be the perfect next step. Working alongside world-leading experts, you’ll help advance ground breaking fusion technology while building the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a successful career. This is your chance to be part of an industry that’s helping create a sustainable future for generations to come. What you’ll doSupport the delivery of major engineering and construction projects that contribute to the future of fusion energy.Gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from design and planning through to construction, commissioning and handover.Work alongside experienced engineers, project managers and contractors to solve real-world challenges, coordinate project activities and ensure safe, high-quality delivery.Build your understanding of construction management, project controls and engineering governance while developing strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Develop your career through a structured graduate programme, with mentoring, professional training and industry-recognised qualifications such as CDM, SMSTS and CSCS, supporting your journey towards professional registration. How you’ll developOn the graduate scheme here at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, you will have 20% of your time focused on professional and personal development. This will include a series of core development activities to fast track your business acumen, along with skills for technical, project management and people leadership.The remaining 80% of time is role-based, working within a team growing your technical knowledge within your chosen discipline. Working with your line manager, you will get the opportunity to experience different roles and responsibilities within projects to broaden your understanding and help decide your future career route. What you’ll needDegree in Science or Engineering from 2025 to 2027.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. Benefits We have a generous range of benefits and 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 working options plus family-friendly leave provisions.Take part in our Skern Lodge residential to develop new skills and build your network.UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

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Develop software, algorithms and computational tools for nuclear fusion research, using high-performance computing, data analysis, AI and machine learning to support scientific simulations and advanced engineering projects.About us  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.   What you’ll join Your degree got you this far. Where could fusion energy take you?If you’re looking for your first graduate role and want a career that’s meaningful, challenging, and packed with opportunities to grow, UKAEA’s Graduate Development Programme could be the perfect next step. Working alongside world-leading experts, you’ll help advance groundbreaking fusion technology while building the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a successful career. This is your chance to be part of an industry that’s helping create a sustainable future for generations to come. What you’ll do Develop software, algorithms and scientific workflows for High Performance Computing (HPC) and High Throughput Computing (HTC) environments, helping to advance cutting-edge fusion research and simulation capabilities.Build computational tools and software solutions to tackle complex engineering and scientific challenges, supporting the development of future fusion technologies.Gain hands-on experience in software development, data analysis and emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning and advanced computing, while collaborating with experts across UKAEA, academia and industry. How you’ll developOn the graduate scheme here at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, you will have 20% of your time focused on professional and personal development. This will include a series of core development activities to fast track your business acumen, along with skills for technical, project management and people leadership.The remaining 80% of time is role-based, working within a team growing your technical knowledge within your chosen discipline. Working with your line manager, you will get the opportunity to experience different roles and responsibilities within projects to broaden your understanding and help decide your future career route. What you’ll needDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering from 2025 to 2027.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. Benefits We have a generous range of benefits and 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 working options plus family-friendly leave provisions.Take part in our Skern Lodge residential to develop new skills and build your network. 

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Design, develop and test electrical, electronic, instrumentation and control systems for nuclear fusion projects, supporting engineering design, installation, commissioning and system performance improvements.About us  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.   What you’ll joinYour degree got you this far. Where could fusion energy take you?If you’re looking for your first graduate role and want a career that’s meaningful, challenging, and packed with opportunities to grow, UKAEA’s Graduate Development Programme could be the perfect next step. Working alongside world-leading experts, you’ll help advance ground breaking fusion technology while building the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a successful career. This is your chance to be part of an industry that’s helping create a sustainable future for generations to come. What you’ll do Design, develop and test control, instrumentation, electrical and electronic systems that support cutting-edge fusion energy projects.Gain experience across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and design through to installation, testing and commissioning.Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges, improve system performance and deliver innovative engineering solutions.Develop hands-on experience with technologies such as PLCs, LabVIEW and other advanced control systems while producing technical documentation and test reports.Build your technical and professional skills through our accredited graduate scheme, supporting your journey towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.Our graduate scheme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Physics (IoP), providing a structured pathway to professional registration and long-term career development.  How you’ll developOn the graduate scheme here at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, you will have 20% of your time focused on professional and personal development. This will include a series of core development activities to fast track your business acumen, along with skills for technical, project management and people leadership.The remaining 80% of time is role-based, working within a team growing your technical knowledge within your chosen discipline. Working with your line manager, you will get the opportunity to experience different roles and responsibilities within projects to broaden your understanding and help decide your future career route. What you’ll needDegree in Science or Engineering from 2025 to 2027.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. Benefits We have a generous range of benefits and 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 working options plus family-friendly leave provisions.Take part in our Skern Lodge residential to develop new skills and build your network.

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Support the development of fusion energy technology by designing, building and testing experimental systems, analysing engineering data, improving specialist equipment and contributing to research into fusion fuel cycle technologies.About us  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.   What you’ll join Your degree got you this far. Where could fusion energy take you?If you’re looking for your first graduate role and want a career that’s meaningful, challenging, and packed with opportunities to grow, UKAEA’s Graduate Development Programme could be the perfect next step. Working alongside world-leading experts, you’ll help advance ground breaking fusion technology while building the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a successful career. This is your chance to be part of an industry that’s helping create a sustainable future for generations to come. What you’ll do Contribute to innovative fusion energy projects by designing, building and testing experimental systems, using modelling, analysis and data-driven approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.Support the operation, improvement and reliability of specialist facilities and safety-critical equipment, helping to advance tritium science and fuel cycle technologies.Collaborate with scientists, engineers and technical specialists to deliver project outcomes, communicate findings, and develop technical and professional skills while promoting a safe, inclusive and collaborative working environment. How you’ll developOn the graduate scheme here at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, you will have 20% of your time focused on professional and personal development. This will include a series of core development activities to fast track your business acumen, along with skills for technical, project management and people leadership.The remaining 80% of time is role-based, working within a team growing your technical knowledge within your chosen discipline. Working with your line manager, you will get the opportunity to experience different roles and responsibilities within projects to broaden your understanding and help decide your future career route. What you’ll needDegree in Science or Engineering from 2025 to 2027.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. Benefits We have a generous range of benefitsand 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 working options plus family-friendly leave provisions.Take part in our Skern Lodge residential to develop new skills and build your network.

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