Simulation and Software Fusion Specialist
6 days ago
Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire or Rotherham, Yorkshire
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,620 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Department: Technology Department
Company Overview:
By 2050, global electricity consumption could double. Are you passionate about influencing the future of energy? Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is a leading candidate for generating cleaner, carbon-free energy. UKAEA is at the forefront of advancing fusion energy, collaborating with industry and research for transformative developments. Our mission is to integrate fusion electricity into the energy grid, supported by next-generation power stations.
Core Values:
At UKAEA, we uphold values of Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.
Employee Benefits:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Corporate bonus scheme of up to 7%
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Generous annual leave starting with 25 days, plus additional closure days and privilege days
- Extensive career development opportunities
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and inclusivity
Role Overview:
This position can be based at either Rotherham, West Yorkshire or Culham, Oxfordshire. Candidates must complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-fidelity simulation and software codes for the design and optimization of digital-physical systems.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experimental and simulation engineers to enhance the deployment of imaging sensors in real-world experiments.
- Implement innovative solutions to scientific and engineering challenges through the creation of new simulation and software tools.
- Represent UKAEA at international conferences and technical meetings.
- Produce impactful outputs, including presentations at major conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Doctoral degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physical science, or equivalent experience in a structured research environment.
- Excellent collaborative skills with the ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly across disciplines.
AND
- Practical experience in computational engineering fields such as finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid mechanics (CFD), Monte-Carlo methods, or computational electromagnetics.
- Experience in running simulations from the command line using software-specific scripting languages.
- Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., Python, Matlab, Julia, R) for data analysis and visualization.
OR
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, C/C++) for simulation, analysis, and visualization of scientific/engineering data.
- Familiarity with coding, testing, and documenting best practices, including version control systems like Git.
- Experience with command line and Linux/UNIX operating systems or Windows Subsystem for Linux.
Additional Information:
For a comprehensive list of benefits and to apply, please visit the UKAEA careers pages. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, taking steps to enhance diversity within our organization.
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