STRIDE - Advanced Specialist HPC Computational Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority2 days ago
Abingdon, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead modelling, simulation, and uncertainty quantification activities across fusion research programmes.
- Develop and evaluate numerical methods and algorithms for scientific and engineering applications.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain advanced scientific software.
- Deploy and assess emerging computing architectures and accelerator technologies.
- Design and support digital twin capabilities for fusion systems.
- Publish research, present at scientific conferences, contribute to funding proposals, and identify future programme opportunities.
- Build international collaborations and oversee the technical delivery of small project teams.
- Provide specialist expertise, technical guidance, and skills development across the wider team.
Requirements
- Doctorate in a computational, mathematical, or physical science discipline, supported by a strong publication record or significant contributions to relevant software libraries, or equivalent commercial or research experience.
- Experience leading technical projects or teams in a research or engineering environment.
- Significant software development experience using at least one compiled language such as C++, Fortran, C, or Rust, or an advanced scripting language.
- Strong mathematical foundations, particularly in numerical analysis, demonstrated through published research or relevant software library contributions.
- Significant experience using high-performance computing systems and developing software for computational engineering applications.
- Proficiency with UNIX operating systems, particularly command-line environments.
Benefits
- Salary of £57,117, inclusive of a £5,800 specialist allowance.
- Up to 7% corporate performance bonus.
- Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent 21.5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, eight Bank Holidays, and three additional site-closure days over Christmas.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly leave provisions.
- Primarily onsite work at Culham, usually three to five days per week, with flexible arrangements where compatible; other UKAEA locations may be considered.
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.