Electrical/Electronic Engineer

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

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 for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, 
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

What to expect in our recruitment process:

For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer please see our Recruitment Process page: careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process

The salary for this role is £57,117 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 5 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. 

This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire.  

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

As an Electrical / Electronic Engineer, you will act as the technical expert for major elements of the MAST-U Tokamak pulsed power supplies plant, supporting the safe operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of critical fusion energy systems.



You will lead plant-related activities, including maintenance, fault finding, repairs, refurbishments and upgrade projects, ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.



Acting as a Plant Responsible Officer (PRO), you will advise operational teams and managers on plant performance, limitations and improvements, while maintaining accurate technical documentation and supporting the development and training of staff.



Alongside supporting large-scale engineering projects, you will also undertake rostered operational duties, taking responsibility for the safe performance of complex plant systems, using diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify issues and support timely resolutions.



Additionally, you will:



- Train and support staff working with pulsed power electrical systems.

- Apply technical expertise in high-current and high-voltage power systems.

- Review technical documentation and supplier specifications.

- Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements:

To be considered as an Electrical / Electronic Engineer, you will need:



- A high level of experience in the design, installation and commissioning of electrical/electronic systems and high voltage, high power conversion systems in an industrial environment

- Experience of electrical/electronic safety systems and procedures

- Experience preparing safety documentation

- Experience in component, sub-system and system level fault-finding

- Proven experience in the installation and commissioning of C&I systems

- Proven experience in project planning, including resource and cost profiling

- Proven experience in an operational control room

- Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams and projects

- Specialist knowledge of a wide variety of Magnetic Coil, Neutral Beam and RF Heating Power Supply systems

- Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – BS7671

- Knowledge of Construction, Design and Management Regulations – Works Supervision

- A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent, or to be qualified by experience

- IOSH Managing Safety qualification – Risk Assessment and Work Control 

- To have achieved or be working towards professional registration



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.



Other organisations may call this role Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Electronic Engineer, Lead Power Systems Engineer, Lead Electrical Systems Engineer, High Voltage Engineer, Power Electronics Engineer, or Electrical Plant Engineer.

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

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 [email protected] 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.