Overview
Senior Magnet Design Engineer – STEP Fusion (UKIFS Ltd). Role located in the UK, employed by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) under STEP Fusion. The position is full-time and senior/mid-senior level within the Engineering and IT function.
Responsibilities
* Lead a multi-disciplinary team to design, build and test large HTS magnets for the STEP fusion power plant.
* Identify HTS magnet technology needs for STEP and devise and deliver development plans.
* Utilise existing magnet test facilities and develop new test capabilities where required.
* Provide HTS magnet technical expertise and strategic technical leadership.
* Build long-term strategic partnerships with industry, research organisations and academia to accelerate delivery.
* Coach, mentor, train and develop team members in HTS magnet technology.
Essential Qualifications
* BEng or BSc in an engineering discipline.
* Recognised and demonstrable superconducting magnet technical expertise.
* Experience of HTS magnet experimental design and execution.
* Proficiency with electrical and cryogenic laboratory equipment and safety considerations.
* Good understanding of HTS magnet design and HTS multi-physics analysis, especially quench.
* Ability to use magnet engineering analysis tools.
* Chartered engineer status (or equivalent) with a suitable professional body.
* Track record of delivering novel technology projects to quality, time and budget.
* Experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in technical and non-technical terms.
Desirable Qualifications
* Strong background in design and operation of HTS magnets.
* Hands-on experience with HTS materials and manufacturing HTS magnets and control systems.
* Experience in cryogenic engineering and sizing cryogenic test equipment.
* Knowledge of tokamak magnet design and/or operation.
* Commercial awareness, project planning and budget management experience.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from under-represented groups and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. UKIFS is committed to accessibility. For questions or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, please email talent@ukifs.uk.
Security checks: This role requires completion of an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) including DBS checks. SC clearance may be required in the future; existing clearance can be transferred where applicable.
Please note: vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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