Structural Integrity Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
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.As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
The salary for this role is £38,620 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP))Job DescriptionThis role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.The RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As a Structural Integrity Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing design criteria and structural integrity assessment methodologies for future fusion power plants. This role includes fulfilling commitments to projects such as EU-DEMO, STEP, ITER, MAST-U, and UKAEA’s broader fusion research program. You will possess a strong understanding of computational stress analysis using finite element simulation, as well as creep, creep-fatigue, and fracture mechanics of fusion-relevant materials.The role also entails securing funding, producing high-quality research publications, and presenting scientific findings at major conferences. If you have excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills, we would like to hear from youAdditional Responsibilities:Provide technical expertise for developing fusion-specific design criteria, codes, and standards for future demonstration fusion power plants, and qualify structural models for the design, assessment, and qualification of in-vessel components.Utilize assessment work to substantiate component designs, predict the lifetime of in-vessel components, and ensure completion of assigned structural integrity projects within specified timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.Propose and secure funding to advance UKAEA fusion engineering research, collaborating with academia and industry to pursue publications and patents.Deliver presentations at major conferences and publish high-quality, first-author, peer-reviewed papers to consistently achieve impactful outputs, while also overseeing PhD researchers, placements, and summer internships.Other Duties:As part of your role you could be asked to work in radiation-controlled areas or in beryllium-controlled areas. Full training and medical assessments will be provided if this is necessary. In this role, you might need to travel and attend occasional meetings abroad, represent UKAEA at meetings and functions, and represent UKAEA on external boards and representative bodies.QualificationsEssential Requirements:A PhD or equivalent experience in solid mechanics, engineering science, or related fields.Strong knowledge and experience in developing design criteria, codes, and standards, as well as integrity assessment methodologies. * Strong background in materials and structural modeling.Experience with fusion-relevant environmental factors such as irradiation, high temperature and transient magnetic fields.Desirable
Additional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found hereWe welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI 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.Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
£38620 per year
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:22:30 GMT
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