Tokamak Energy
Instrumentation Engineer (Data Acquisition & Electronics)
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Instrumentation Engineer (Data Acquisition & Electronics)
Senior Instrumentation Engineer (Data Acquisition Systems)
About Tokamak Energy
Tokamak Energy is a global leader in fusion energy and high temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies. We collaborate with governments and industry to develop and commercialise fusion and HTS solutions through innovation and partnerships. Central to this mission is our end-to-end HTS systems capability, spanning design to manufacturing.
As the Magnet Systems Partner for the UK Government’s STEP Fusion programme—under a £70 million contract (2023–2029)—we deliver HTS magnet systems for the STEP prototype power plant while supporting tokamak systems and plasma integration.
Our Background
- Founded in 2009 as a spin-out from the UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Headquartered in Oxfordshire, with subsidiaries in the US and Japan
- Over 300 employees and £280M+ in investment secured
Our Divisions
- Fusion: Develops fusion energy technologies and testbeds, including ST40 (world’s highest-field spherical tokamak)
- TE Magnetics: Commercialises HTS systems for fusion, power, life sciences, and propulsion
- Ridgway Machines: Manufactures equipment for superconducting, electrical, and broader energy sectors
About the Role
This hands-on engineering position focuses on designing and building instrumentation and data acquisition systems for complex magnet and cryogenic environments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop instrumentation and data acquisition systems for monitoring/control of engineering systems
- Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB designs
- Assemble and commission laboratory-based test systems
- Install and integrate sensors (e.g., temperature, resistance measurement devices)
- Partner with engineers and physicists to design test facilities
- Collaborate with external partners on instrumentation/electronics development
- Define software requirements and support control systems development
- Analyse test results and produce clear technical reports
Essential Requirements
- Background in electronics, electrical engineering, physics, or a related discipline
- Experience with instrumentation or data acquisition hardware
- Strong grasp of measurement principles (accuracy, sensitivity, precision)
- Hands-on experience with schematics and PCB design
- Laboratory/test environment experience
Desirable
- Experience designing data acquisition PCBs
- Familiarity with cryogenics or high magnetic field systems
- Knowledge of PXI/cRIO platforms or embedded systems (e.g., FPGAs)
- Programming skills (e.g., C/C++, LabVIEW)
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Benefits
- Salary range up to £60,000 (dependent on skills/experience)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + festive shutdown
- Performance-led rewards (bonuses, innovation/merit schemes, share options)
- Comprehensive benefits:
- Pension and financial protection (death in service, critical illness cover)
- Health/wellbeing support (24/7 assistance, cash plan)
- Training and career progression
Be part of world-changing innovation in fusion energy!
Important Information for Candidates
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
No selection criterion discriminates on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Assessments are based solely on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform duties.
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Successful hire is subject to standard checks (right-to-work, identity verification, references).
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