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Principal Magnets R&D Engineer, Abingdon
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Client:
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Location:
Abingdon, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
The salary for this role is £70,505 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, with active support for flexible working requests.
This role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire.
Employees are required to complete an online BPSS check, including DBS checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
As Principal Magnet R&D Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert in HTS magnets, leading within the Magnet Technology Group, developing strategic plans, securing funding, and fostering collaborations to advance magnet technology R&D.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide technical and leadership expertise in magnet technology projects.
* Develop research programs and secure funding.
* Contribute to development and exploitation plans for UKAEA magnet test facilities.
* Define requirements and influence decisions on new test facilities.
* Build partnerships with industry, academia, and research institutes.
* Mentor and train team members in HTS magnet technology.
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised superconducting magnet expertise
* PhD or equivalent experience
* Leadership experience in R&D
* Chartered engineer or equivalent
* Strong communication skills
Desired
* HTS magnet expertise
* Supervision experience
* Fusion magnet knowledge
* Commercial awareness
* Experience setting up magnet measurement labs
* Cryogenic infrastructure experience
Additional Information
Benefits details: https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote inclusion. Applications are typically open for 4 weeks but may close earlier.
For overseas applicants, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants for information on criminal record checks.
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