Tokamak Energy
Instrumentation Engineer (Data Acquisition & Electronics)
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Instrumentation Engineer (Data Acquisition & Electronics)
Instrumentation & Data Acquisition Engineer
Tokamak Energy is a global leader in fusion energy and high temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies. We collaborate with governments and industry to develop fusion and HTS solutions through innovation and strategic partnerships, with a major focus on end-to-end magnet systems capability.
As the Magnet Systems Partner for the UK Government’s STEP Fusion programme (under a £70 million contract), we deliver HTS magnet systems for the STEP prototype power plant, while also contributing to tokamak systems and plasma integration.
About Tokamak Energy
- Founded in 2009 as a spin-out from UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Headquartered in Oxfordshire, with subsidiaries in the US and Japan
- Over 300 employees across three divisions:
- Fusion: Fusion energy technologies, including ST40 (world’s highest-field spherical tokamak)
- TE Magnetics: HTS systems for fusion, power distribution, and life sciences
- Ridgway Machines: Manufacturing equipment for superconducting and energy sectors
About the Role
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and building instrumentation and data acquisition systems for complex magnet and cryogenic environments.
You will work across:
- Electronics design (schematics, PCBs, wiring)
- Measurement systems
- Lab-based testing (from prototyping to commissioning)
Key Responsibilities
- Design & develop: Instrumentation and data acquisition systems for monitoring and controlling engineering systems
- Create technical documentation: Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts
- Build & commission: Laboratory-based test systems (wiring, sensor integration, system checks)
- Test & analyse: Install sensors (e.g., temperature, resistance measurement) and interpret data
- Collaborate with engineers and physicists to design testing facilities
- Work with external partners on instrumentation and electronics R&D
- Software integration: Define requirements and support control systems development
- Reporting: Analyse test results and produce technical reports
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Requirements
Essential
- Degree/background in electronics, electrical engineering, physics (or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation/data acquisition hardware
- Strong understanding of measurement principles (accuracy, sensitivity, precision)
- Schematic & PCB design skills (experience in tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, etc.)
- Experience in lab/test environments
- Solid knowledge of electronic components used in measurement systems
Desirable
- Data acquisition PCB design/experience
- Cryogenics or high magnetic field systems familiarity
- Knowledge of PXI, cRIO, or similar data acquisition platforms
- Exposure to embedded systems (FPGAs, C/C++/LabVIEW programming)
Benefits
Tokamak Energy offers a competitive package including:
- Salary up to £60,000 (range based on skills/experience)
- 25+ days holiday (+ bank holidays + festive shutdown)
- Performance rewards: Discretionary bonuses, innovation schemes
- Share options: Stake in company growth
- Pension & financial protection (death in service, critical illness cover)
- Wellbeing support:
- Cash plan, 24/7 assistance
- Training & career progression investments
- Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking fusion energy research
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Important Information for Candidates
All roles at Tokamak Energy are open to applications from individuals regardless of background. We comply with UK equality laws, ensuring fair assessment based on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the role.
- Pre-employment checks apply (right-to-work verification, identity, references)
- Data privacy: Personal information handled in accordance with GDPR and UK data protection laws
- Equal opportunity: Discrimination protections for all protected characteristics (age, disability, gender, race, sexuality, etc.)
© All terms of selection will be evaluated based on job performance criteria, with no discrimination in hiring or progression.
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