Job Description
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.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* Engineering degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent relevant experience.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here
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 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.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.