By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
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 for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
- Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
- Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
- Wide range of career development opportunities
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
What to expect in our recruitment process:
For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer please see our Recruitment Process page: careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process
The salary for this role is £35, 003 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance) Onsite working is expected for 5 days each week.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and delivery of experimental facilities and engineering capabilities within UKAEA’s Materials Division.
You will contribute to multidisciplinary engineering and technical projects that enable the testing and analysis of materials for both fission and fusion research, helping to develop and maintain the equipment and infrastructure that underpin UKAEA’s experimental programmes. Working collaboratively with engineers, scientists, and external partners, you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective engineering solutions that enable cutting-edge research.
This role offers the opportunity to build your mechanical engineering expertise while working in a highly collaborative environment, contributing to innovative projects with universities, industry partners, and international research organisations.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provide solutions to defined problems using clear guidance, established references, and engineering standards.
- Support the design and development of simple systems using initiative and sound engineering judgement.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to gather information, share ideas, and support project delivery.
- Contribute to both short- and long-term engineering projects, including technical documentation and reporting.
- Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities, including pressure systems.
- Produce and maintain CAD models to support design and engineering work.
- Ensure all work is subject to peer review by supervisors or senior engineers to maintain quality and compliance.
Essential Requirements:
- Engineering degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent relevant experience.
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
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.
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.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
Skills Required
- Engineering degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent relevant experience
What We Do
The UK Atomic Energy Authority is a UK government research organisation responsible for the development of sustainable fusion energy, aiming to maximize scientific and economic benefit.
