At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the thermal performance of advanced cryogenic systems in fusion energy.
- Company: Join Tokamak Energy, a leader in fusion and superconducting technologies.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health support.
- Other info: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of world-changing innovation in fusion energy and advance your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in thermal modelling, heat transfer, and software like ANSYS or MATLAB.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Tokamak Energy is a global leader in fusion energy and high temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies. We work with governments and industry to develop and bring fusion and HTS solutions to market through innovation and strategic partnerships. A major part of this is our end to end capability in HTS systems, from design to manufacturing.
We are the Magnet Systems Partner for the UK Government's STEP Fusion programme, under a £70 million contract running to 2029, working with UK Fusion Energy to deliver HTS magnet systems for the STEP prototype power plant, while also contributing to tokamak systems and plasma integration.
Founded in 2009 as a spin-out from the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Tokamak Energy is headquartered in Oxfordshire, with subsidiaries in the United States and Japan.
- Help shape the thermal performance of cutting-edge superconducting magnet systems
- We are looking for an experienced thermal engineer to join our growing Cryogenic Systems team, supporting the design and development of advanced cryogenic systems used alongside high-temperature superconducting magnet technology.
- Analyse heat transfer and thermal behaviour within cryogenic systems
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments and safety activities
- Industrial thermal modelling and analysis experience
- Heat transfer and thermal system design knowledge
- Experience with ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python or similar
- Ability to work independently on complex projects
25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus discretionary festive shutdown
Performance-led rewards including discretionary bonus, innovation and merit schemes
Pension and comprehensive financial protection package including death in service and critical illness cover
Health and wellbeing support, including cash plan and 24/7 assistance
Ongoing investment in your growth with training and career progression
Be part of world-changing innovation in Fusion Energy
Thermal Systems Engineer employer: Tokamak Energy
Tokamak Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation in fusion energy thrives. With a competitive salary range of £90,000 to £100,000 and a strong focus on employee growth, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and strategic excellence, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in facilities management and capital projects.
