Overview

Senior Magnet Design Engineer – STEP Fusion (UKIFS Ltd). Role located in the UK, employed by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) under STEP Fusion. The position is full-time and senior/mid-senior level within the Engineering and IT function.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to design, build and test large HTS magnets for the STEP fusion power plant.
• Identify HTS magnet technology needs for STEP and devise and deliver development plans.
• Utilise existing magnet test facilities and develop new test capabilities where required.
• Provide HTS magnet technical expertise and strategic technical leadership.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with industry, research organisations and academia to accelerate delivery.
• Coach, mentor, train and develop team members in HTS magnet technology.

Essential Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in an engineering discipline.
• Recognised and demonstrable superconducting magnet technical expertise.
• Experience of HTS magnet experimental design and execution.
• Proficiency with electrical and cryogenic laboratory equipment and safety considerations.
• Good understanding of HTS magnet design and HTS multi-physics analysis, especially quench.
• Ability to use magnet engineering analysis tools.
• Chartered engineer status (or equivalent) with a suitable professional body.
• Track record of delivering novel technology projects to quality, time and budget.
• Experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in technical and non-technical terms.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong background in design and operation of HTS magnets.
• Hands-on experience with HTS materials and manufacturing HTS magnets and control systems.
• Experience in cryogenic engineering and sizing cryogenic test equipment.
• Knowledge of tokamak magnet design and/or operation.
• Commercial awareness, project planning and budget management experience.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from under-represented groups and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. UKIFS is committed to accessibility. For questions or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, please email talent@ukifs.uk.

Security checks: This role requires completion of an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) including DBS checks. SC clearance may be required in the future; existing clearance can be transferred where applicable.

Please note: vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.