Graduate Magnet Technologist

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 DescriptionAs Graduate Magnet Technologist, you will will gain hands-on experience across multiple R&D workstreams supporting magnet development and facility testing.Your core responsibilities:Support R&D in the design, modelling and performance evaluation of superconducting magnets and components; assist with the commissioning and operation of cryogenic test rigs and coil/material characterisation, including data analysis and documentation. Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects. Contribute to manufacturing and inspection process development for HTS conductors and coils, maintaining quality records and working with academic and industrial partners to improve technology readiness. Identify areas where improvements could be made to experimental apparatus, process plant systems and to operational practices and methodologies. Liaise with other teams and groups to build networks and to ensure effective collaboration. QualificationsDegree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or '26Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerpointDriven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challengesAble to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesWell organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workloadAdditional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ but highlights include:£35,227 base salaryFinal salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidaysFlexible and hybrid working optionsUKAEA'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 talent@ukaea.uk 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.