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Plasma Control Engineer
£40,000 - 40,000
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Millstream Way, Abingdon
£40,000 - 40,000
Requirements
Must:
- A degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical subject (e.g. Plasma Physics, Control Engineering, Robotics, Software Engineering).
- Demonstrable experience in developing working, understandable software in at least one language used in scientific or engineering applications (particularly Python, C/C++, Fortran).
- Knowledge and experience of real-time control systems.
- An appetite and ability to learn and apply new technologies.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively on projects.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, tools, and models for the MAST-U Plasma Control System and the STEP programme. This includes evaluating, testing, and refining software while maintaining comprehensive documentation of both physical hardware and software configurations.
- Collaborate with and provide guidance to external organisations within the European Fusion community in the development of software related to plasma control and operations.
- Undertake software and control system development for other (non-MAST-U) projects for internal and external customers, engaging with scientists and engineers to understand project requirements, architect solutions, and identify potential areas for future collaboration.
- Manage your own tasks over days or weeks, ensuring quality, adherence to timescales, and effective communication. Submit progress reports to task managers/project leads punctually.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations for internal and external forums.
Description
We are excited to offer a full-time position for a Plasma Control Engineer based in Abingdon, UK. The salary for this role is £42,858, which includes a Specialist Allowance, along with excellent benefits such as an outstanding pension scheme. We value the contributions of our team members towards shaping the future of fusion energy, which promises to be a crucial part of the cleaner, carbon-free energy landscape necessary for our planet's future. In this role, you will engage in the full lifecycle of control systems development, from defining requirements and system specifications to modeling, implementation, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning. You will provide software support to maintain and develop tools and models to support plasma operations for national and international fusion programs. Moreover, there are opportunities for you to contribute to publications in technical journals and at international conferences. We embrace flexible working options and support family-friendly policies, ensuring that you have the right work-life balance. Our vibrant culture is committed to equality and inclusivity, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as we strive to enhance representation within our workforce. If you feel excited about contributing to clean energy for all, we welcome your application!
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