Graduate Magnet Technologist

Fusion Energy Base; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fusion energy organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Graduate Magnet Technologist to support R&D in superconducting magnets and contribute to training programs. Responsibilities include designing magnets, enhancing process development, and collaborating with teams. Candidates must have a degree in Science or Engineering expected by 2025 or '26, alongside skills in Microsoft applications. The role offers comprehensive benefits like a defined pension scheme, annual leave, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering expected by 2025 or '26.
• Confident with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Driven and eager to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D in designing and evaluating superconducting magnets.
• Contribute to manufacturing and inspection process development.
• Identify improvement areas for experimental apparatus.

Skills

Strong appetite to learn

Effective collaboration

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering (2025 or '26)

Job description

As Graduate Magnet Technologist, you will gain hands‑on experience across multiple R&D workstreams supporting magnet development and facility testing.

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.

Your core responsibilities:

• Support R&D in the design, modelling and performance evaluation of superconducting magnets and components; assist with the commissioning and operation of cryogenic test rigs and coil/material characterisation, including data analysis and documentation.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects.
• Contribute to manufacturing and inspection process development for HTS conductors and coils, maintaining quality records and working with academic and industrial partners to improve technology readiness.
• Identify areas where improvements could be made to experimental apparatus, process plant systems and to operational practices and methodologies.
• Liaise with other teams and groups to build networks and to ensure effective collaboration.
• 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 so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black 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. 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.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• 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
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

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

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 realising 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: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.

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