Graduate HPC Computational Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority1 day ago
Abingdon, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Develop software, algorithms, and scientific workflows for High Performance Computing and High Throughput Computing environments.
- Build computational tools and software solutions for complex engineering and scientific challenges.
- Support fusion research, simulation capabilities, and the development of future fusion technologies.
- Gain practical experience in software development, data analysis, AI, machine learning, and advanced computing.
- Collaborate with experts across UKAEA, academia, and industry.
- Participate in varied project roles and responsibilities to broaden technical and career experience.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering from 2025 to 2027.
- Strong motivation to learn and take on new challenges.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organisation, adaptability, planning, and prioritisation skills.
Benefits
- £35,227 base salary.
- Final salary defined benefit pension scheme with an equivalent 21.5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days of annual leave, three days of Christmas closure, and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly leave provisions.
- 20% of graduate-scheme time dedicated to professional and personal development.
- Participation in a Skern Lodge residential programme for skills development and networking.
- Applications close at 23:59 on 21 October 2026, with the vacancy potentially closing earlier due to application volume.
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About UK Atomic Energy Authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority is the UK’s national fusion lab, conducting research and engineering to develop fusion power and related technologies. It operates major facilities at Culham, Oxfordshire—including the JET and MAST Upgrade tokamaks, the RACE robotics centre, and the Materials Research Facility—and trains apprentices with STFC at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills. Founded in 1954 and headquartered near Abingdon, it is a government agency funded by public programmes with industry partnerships, licensing, and contract services.