Advanced Specialist HPC Computational Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority19 hours 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 and present findings at scientific conferences.
- Contribute to research funding proposals and identify future programme opportunities.
- Build international collaborations across multi-partner research projects.
- Oversee the technical delivery of small project teams and provide specialist technical guidance.
Requirements
- Doctorate in a computational, mathematical, or physical science discipline with a strong publication record or significant software-library contributions, 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 or advanced scripting language, evidenced through software-package contributions.
- Strong mathematical foundations, particularly in numerical analysis.
- Significant experience using high-performance computing systems and developing computational engineering software.
- Proficiency with UNIX operating systems, especially 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 of annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, and 8 bank holidays.
- Three additional site-closure days over the Christmas break.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly leave provisions.
- Onsite role requiring regular presence, usually 3–5 days per week; the role is advertised at Culham, with other UKAEA locations potentially 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.