Nuclear Fusion Control Systems Engineer — Hybrid Role

Assystem GmbH; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their Nuclear team. This role involves designing control system architectures, developing technical documentation, and programming PLC and DCS in compliance with nuclear standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in regulated sectors, particularly nuclear, and will work in a hybrid environment allowing 1-2 days remote work per week. The company offers attractive social benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training and career opportunities

Employee Committee benefits

Holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in nuclear, defence, or high-integrity sectors.
• Proven ability to produce detailed control deliverables.
• Strong understanding of PLC/DCS programming techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design robust control system architectures.
• Create high-quality technical documentation.
• Configure and program control platforms according to standards.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Integrate control logic with SCADA systems.
• Conduct rigorous verification and validation activities.
• Maintain strong configuration control and software governance.

Skills

Control systems engineering experience in regulated sectors

PLC/DCS programming techniques

Verification and validation methods

Understanding of nuclear I&C lifecycle requirements

Experience with alarm management best practices

Education

Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership

Job description

A leading engineering company based in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their Nuclear team. This role involves designing control system architectures, developing technical documentation, and programming PLC and DCS in compliance with nuclear standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in regulated sectors, particularly nuclear, and will work in a hybrid environment allowing 1-2 days remote work per week. The company offers attractive social benefits and career development opportunities.