Graduate Diagnostic Engineer

Fusion Energy Base; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology organization is seeking a Graduate Diagnostic Engineer to support the integration of diagnostic systems. This role includes responsibilities like creating design solutions, performing engineering calculations, and overseeing assembly activities. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Science or Engineering with confidence in Microsoft applications. The organization fosters a diverse work environment and offers flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a corporate bonus scheme.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering expected to graduate in 2025 or 2026.
• Confident with Microsoft applications including Excel and Word.
• Driven with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges.
• Able to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organized and adaptable with workload planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Responsible Officer for engineering design of diagnostics.
• Produce technical specifications and contract documentation.
• Lead and coordinate drawing office work and design reviews.
• Oversee assembly and installation activities.
• Prepare work procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical report writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering (2025 or 2026)

Job description

As a Graduate Diagnostic Engineer, you will join the Sensors & Control Unit within the Plasma Science & Operations Division, supporting the engineering and integration of diagnostic systems across UKAEA and for national and international partners. You will create innovative design solutions for complex diagnostic and fusion systems, perform engineering calculations to inform design decisions, plan and manage system or component repairs, upgrades, and replacements, produce high-quality technical reports, and ensure compliance with relevant design standards.

As part of the 20% dedicated to training and development, you will complete a core suite of activities aimed at enhancing your professional and business skills, with flexibility to tailor the programme to both your personal development and the needs of your specific role.

Core responsibilities

• Work with colleagues in the Experiments Department to act as a Responsible Officer for the engineering design of diagnostics and related components.
• Produce technical specifications and associated tender or contract documentation.
• Lead and coordinate the work of the drawing office and organise or participate in design reviews.
• Oversee assembly and installation activities on JET and MAST.
• Prepare work procedures, risk assessments, and other Safe System of Work documentation.

Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Lead Team

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or 26.
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges.
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote inclusion and take steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [e-mail] 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.

Benefits

• B defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• B corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a relocation allowance (if eligible).
• B flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• B employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders.
• B generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

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Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

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