OverviewJob DescriptionThe salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is essential for 3 days a week; however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role can be based at Culham, Oxfordshire. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.The RoleThe Power Plant Modelling and Integration Group (PPMI) is responsible for integrated fusion power plant design. We develop and exploit the power plant modelling software PROCESS and BLUEMIRA to influence decision-making on the UK STEP and EUROfusion EU-DEMO design programmes. The PPMI focuses on high-level integrated modelling of feasible fusion power plant designs, and the PROCESS and BLUEMIRA codes use reduced physics and engineering models to explore various reactor designs and optimise them for key metrics.The role of Research Software Engineer is to develop and support the modelling capability for the PPMI group's fusion power plant design codes for UKAEA. We focus on balancing the demands between science and engineering domain experts and design programme performance requirements as well as providing expertise including advice and training. The Research Software Engineer will be able to shape the tools being used whilst gaining a holistic view of the interdisciplinary challenges faced in a highly integrated physics and engineering project.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping PPMI software as part of the technology programme at UKAEAContributing to the PPMI software team by participating in shared planning, problem solving and reviews, sharing knowledge and helping both internal and external colleaguesWorking with scientists and engineers to understand project requirements and identifying areas for collaborationCreating high-quality software for reproducible, trusted research that impacts decision-making of power plant design programmesEngaging with the research and RSE community to communicate developments and learn from othersQualificationsDegree in a scientific, engineering or technical subject + PhD or experience working in an academic or industrial research environmentDemonstrable experience of developing software in at least one language used in scientific or engineering applications (e.g. Python, Fortran)Familiarity with good development practices such as version control and software testingUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle and experience of writing software for use by othersAbility to communicate effectively and collaborate well on projectsDesirableAny of the research or technology disciplines related to UKAEA's activitiesComputational modelling and numerical simulationData analysis and visualizationWorking knowledge of developing and deploying software on Linux platformsFamiliarity with some relevant technologies: Git, Gitlab/Github, automated testing & CI, build systems, packaging, containerisationExperience of working with existing codebases and legacy scientific languagesUsing scientific computing platforms such as compute clusters, HPC or cloud systemsInvolvement in the RSE community and/or experience of giving talks, training or helping to run eventsRemuneration & Status£42,858 per yearPermanentFull-timeCompany 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.BenefitsOutstanding defined benefit pension schemeCorporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible)Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employmentEmployee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First AidersGenerous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidaysWide range of career development opportunitiesA vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive #J-18808-Ljbffr