Jobs at United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Lead the design and delivery of tokamak primary cooling, power cycle and heat rejection systems for the STEP prototype powerplant. Provide process modelling, technical leadership of a multidisciplinary team, manage technology development programmes and supplier engagement, ensure safety, manufacturability and regulatory compliance, and apply systems engineering to requirements, interfaces and risk.

Model turbulent transport in the tokamak scrape-off layer using 3D turbulence codes (Hermes-3), validate simulations against MAST-U and other machines, develop SOL predictive and interpretative models, support experimental teams, publish and present results, build external collaborations, and supervise/mentor students.

Operate, maintain, test, and upgrade tritium processing and process plant systems. Prepare Work Control Packs, risk assessments and method statements. Support commissioning, documentation (P&IDs, manuals), improvements, training, and safe delivery of work packages while promoting SHE culture and collaborating with staff and subcontractors.

Lead end-to-end systems engineering delivery for STEP work packages, act as technical authority, integrate concurrent workstreams, manage risks and dependencies, plan and track delivery, resolve technical trade-offs, mentor and coach engineers, and drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices.

The Senior Commercial Manager will oversee contract management for high-value engineering projects, ensuring procurement and execution of contracts that align with program goals while leading a cross-functional team.

As a Quality Engineer, you'll enhance quality management processes, lead quality assurance activities, and drive improvements. Responsibilities include project management, compliance audits, and stakeholder engagement.

As a Turbulence Modeller, you will develop advanced computational tools to model turbulence in high beta burning plasmas, refining models for next-generation fusion reactors, and collaborating with researchers.

The Recruitment Coordinator will manage job postings, coordinate interviews, support candidates and hiring managers, maintain recruitment data, and generate reports for a 9-month period.

As the DICE Lab Manager, you will lead the operations of the DICE laboratory, ensuring safety and efficiency in experiments, manage lab scheduling, enforce safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement in the lab processes.

The Principal Technologist provides leadership in tooling and equipment for robotic systems in nuclear decommissioning, overseeing project delivery across the full lifecycle and managing multidisciplinary teams.

The Payroll Assistant manages payroll processes, resolves queries, ensures compliance with regulations, and supports HR operations and onboarding.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll support design and development for experimental facilities, collaborating with engineers and scientists on multidisciplinary projects.

The Commercial Manager oversees pre and post contract commercial activities, ensuring compliance, cost control, and stakeholder engagement in construction and engineering projects. They provide expert advice during the project lifecycle, manage contracts, and support risk and dispute management initiatives.

The Commercial Analyst supports contract management processes, such as drafting contracts, monitoring compliance, and data management, while collaborating with project teams and stakeholders.

As Control Systems Manager, you will shape control architecture, define control strategy, embed safety, integrate digital engineering, and lead teams toward operational success in a groundbreaking fusion energy environment.

Manage domestic and international regulatory activities related to fusion safety, security, and environmental regulation, providing technical leadership and guidance.

The Senior Core Transport and Turbulence Modeller will lead turbulence and transport analysis, guide research on plasma, and support experimental validations on MAST-U.

The Regulatory Development Specialist will manage and support the development of fusion safety and regulatory frameworks domestically and internationally, highlighting technical expertise and collaboration with government and international bodies.

The Tokamak Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the MAST-U facility, ensuring safe and efficient operations while managing efforts to integrate new technologies and support research for fusion energy.

The Integrated Modeller and Code Developer will develop and validate models for plasma initiation and tokamak scenarios, collaborating with scientists globally to enhance fusion energy research.