Graduate Knowledge Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority4 hours ago
Abingdon, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Develop AI-enabled data and knowledge management solutions for fusion research.
- Structure, improve, and share scientific and engineering information using software and data technologies.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software and data solutions.
- Apply best practices, research emerging technologies, and support adoption of new tools and ways of working.
- Deliver technical outputs through task management, documentation, and presentations.
Requirements
- Degree in Physics, Engineering, Maths, Computer Science, or a similar subject from 2025 to 2027.
- Interest in data, information and knowledge management, and computing architectures.
- Strong motivation to learn and take on new challenges.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Good organisation, adaptability, and workload planning and prioritisation skills.
Benefits
- £35,227 base salary.
- Final salary defined benefit pension scheme with an equivalent employer contribution of 21.5%.
- 25 days annual leave, 3 days Christmas closure, and 2.5 privilege days in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly leave provisions.
- Participation in the Skern Lodge residential development programme.
- Graduate programme with 20% of time dedicated to professional and personal development.
- Applications close at 23:59 on 8 November 2026, although the vacancy may close earlier due to application volume.
Categories
Data Engineering
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.