Graduate Magnet Technologist in Didcot

Company Description

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 realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

Job Description

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here but highlights include:

• £35,227 base salary
• 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