Job Description

Company DescriptionBy 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world's energy? If so, read on.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 for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.The RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy.Mechanical Engineer - Tritium Fuel CycleOverview

• Provide engineering support to the continued operation of Active Gas Handling System (AGHS) at Culham. AGHS processes, separates and feeds tritium gas for experimental gloveboxes. This would include supporting routine maintenance, diagnosing and resolving faults and directly supporting the operations team within the control room.
• Directly support the lead engineer on a project to design, install and commission a brand new liquid nitrogen and gaseous nitrogen system to replace the existing system which currently supports AGHS operation.

QualificationsEssential Requirements:

• To be considered you will need to be undertaking your degree in the United Kingdom within a relevant area and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the year.

Additional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found hereUKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

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