Research Engineer - Gloucester, UKAbout the RoleReady to apply your expertise in nuclear fuel or material science to help shape the safety and performance of the UKs nuclear fleet? Looking to work on complex, high-impact research with real-world application? At EDF, Success is Personal and here, your contribution will help drive meaningful progress.As a Fuel Research Engineer, youll play a vital role in advancing nuclear research that supports reactor safety, fuel performance, and long-term sustainability. Your work will directly contribute to our journey towards An Electric Britain, helping deliver reliable, low-carbon energy now and into the future.This is a hybrid role, based from our #Gloucester office, offering flexibility to balance time at home with collaboration across teams, partners, and international stakeholders.Youll also have the opportunity to grow your expertise across reactor physics, fuel performance modelling, and advanced nuclear technologies, while building strong connections across industry and academia.What Youll Be DoingLeading and supporting nuclear fuel and material science research activitiesDeveloping and applying modelling approaches to understand nuclear fuel behaviour and degradationCollaborating with internal teams, academic partners, and nuclear industry stakeholdersCoordinating research objectives and delivering outcomes aligned to stakeholder needsSharing technical insights to support innovation, safety, and continuous improvementWho You AreWere looking for a Fuel Research Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and translating research into practical outcomes. Youre confident working across teams and engaging with stakeholders. Are you experienced in?Proven experience working in nuclear fuel technology or nuclear material science within the nuclear industryApplying modelling techniques within nuclear fuel behaviour, reactor systems, or material scienceWorking with external stakeholders including academic or industry partners on technical projects, utilising your strong organisation and communication skillsDelivering research or technical projects with clear, measurable outcomes or impactHolding a scientific or engineering degree, with PhD-level study or equivalent extensive industry experiencePay, Benefits and CultureAlongside a competitive starting salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.Everyone is welcome at EDF; were committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.Join us and find your success at EDF!Closing date for applications is 6th July, interviews will follow shortly after#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclearSuccess is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transitiontowards An ElectricBritain.
