UK Atomic Energy Authority
Electronic Design Engineer
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Electronic Design Engineer
Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in helping shape the future of the world’s energy?
Fusion—the process that powers the Sun and Stars—is one of the most promising options for generating cleaner, carbon-free energy. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) leads global efforts to realise fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to drive ground-breaking advancements.
Our mission: bring fusion electricity to the power grid, powering tomorrow’s nuclear fusion power stations. UKAEA upholds core values:
- Innovative
- Committed
- Trusted
- Collaborative
As an employee of UKAEA, you’ll enjoy:
- A defined benefit pension scheme
- Corporate bonus scheme (up to 7%)
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible work from day one
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Generous annual leave (25 days + 3 days Christmas closure + 2.5 privilege days), plus UK bank holidays
- Career development opportunities
- A vibrant culture committed to equality, accessibility, and inclusivity
Job Description
Salary, Location & Working Arrangements
- Salary: £43,702 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance)
- Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
- Working arrangement: On-site, 5 days a week (phased return expected)
- Security clearance: Must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including DBS checks.
The Role
UKAEA is seeking a talented Electronic Design Engineer to shape the future of energy by delivering expert contributions across innovative fusion projects and programmes.
You’ll provide electronic engineering expertise across UKAEA’s projects, driving the design, development, construction, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of:
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- Electronic cards
- Assemblies & sub-assemblies
- Control & instrumentation systems
Join a team spearheading cutting-edge innovation while applying your design, programming, and interpersonal skills to deliver impact. We’re looking for someone with:
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent electronics design expertise, especially in mixed-signal systems
- Confident written and verbal communication
- A proactive, collaborative mindset
Key Accountabilities
Design & Development Leadership
- Lead and deliver small to medium technical studies, work packages, and engineering tasks.
- Work closely with engineers, technicians, and contractors across UKAEA’s teams.
- Capture technical requirements, develop designs, schematics, and PCB layouts.
- Use EDA, modelling, and simulation tools (e.g., Proteus, MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, LTSpice) to optimize designs.
- Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with UKAEA technical procedures.
Technical Support & On-Plant Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and expertise for UKAEA programmes, including MAST-Upgrade.
- Oversee assembly, testing, commissioning, repairs, and low-voltage testing of electronic modules, cards, and sub-assemblies.
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a research environment.
Firmware & Embedded Systems Development
- Design and implement firmware for FPGAs and microcontrollers.
- Commission and maintain systems at high safety, quality, and performance levels.
Technical Administration & Team Engagement
- Prepare work control documentation and supervise technical staff.
- Ensure compliance with UKAEA safety, quality assurance, and technical procedures.
- Undertake additional management-defined tasks.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline, or an HNC/HND, with:
- Relevant postgraduate experience (for degree holders) or significant industrial experience (for HNC/HND graduates).
- Experience in:
- Embedded programming (e.g., C, Python)
- Schematic and PCB design using EDA tools
- Following safety protocols (risk assessments, method statements, permit systems)
- Mixed-signal or hardware design for power electronics/instrumentation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplined teams.
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience with multi-disciplinary teams in a research or R&D environment.
- Experience supervising engineering or technical staff.
- Knowledge of HDL (Verilog/VHDL) for FPGA design.
- Familiarity with low/high-voltage testing.
Additional Information
- Full details on all benefits are available here.
- UKAEA is committed to clean energy for all. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including:
- Women in STEM
- Black British Caribbean and African communities
- Pakistani and Bangladeshi British communities
- UKAEA actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), with dedicated EDI networks and support.
- To access all information successfully: Our workplace is fully accessible. Contact [email protected] for adjustments or disability-related support.
- Application period: Typically 4 weeks, but earlier closure may occur due to high demand.
Division: Integrated Engineering | Department: Electrical Engineering | Grade: Grade E
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