Magnet Engineer (Superconducting Magnets / Fusion Energy)

Tokamak Energy is a global leader in fusion energy and high temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies. We work with governments and industry to develop and bring fusion and HTS solutions to market through innovation and strategic partnerships. A major part of this is our end‑to‑end capability in HTS systems, from design to manufacturing.

We are the Magnet Systems Partner for the UK Government's STEP Fusion programme, under a £70 million contract running to 2029, working with UK Fusion Energy to deliver HTS magnet systems for the STEP prototype power plant, while also contributing to tokamak systems and plasma integration.

Founded in 2009 as a spin-out from the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Tokamak Energy is headquartered in Oxfordshire, with subsidiaries in the United States and Japan. Today, we employ over 300 people and have secured more than £280 million in investment.

We operate through three divisions:

Fusion - Fusion energy technologies, expertise and testbeds for government and private fusion programmes, including ST40, the world’s highest field spherical tokamak.

TE Magnetics - HTS systems for commercial applications including fusion energy, power distribution, life sciences, and propulsion.

Ridgway Machines - Manufacturing equipment for the superconducting, electrical and wider energy sectors,  enabling the rapid industrialisation of HTS products.

Help shape the next generation of high-temperature superconducting magnet technology.

We're looking for a Magnet Engineer to join our growing magnet development team, working at the forefront of superconducting magnet technology for fusion energy and emerging commercial applications.

What you'll be doing

• Design and develop HTS magnets and magnetic coils.
• Translate performance requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Support prototype development, testing and experimental campaigns.
• Analyse test data and contribute to design improvements.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop software tools and analysis methods using MATLAB, Python or similar.
• Contribute to technical reports and intellectual property generation.

Essential experience

• Degree, MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering or related discipline, and post study industry experience
• Experience with complex technical systems.
• Understanding of electromagnetics, superconductivity, cryogenics or related disciplines.
• Experience with modelling, simulation or technical analysis.
• Programming experience using MATLAB, Python or similar.
• Ability to take ownership and work collaboratively.

Desirable experience

• Superconducting magnets or magnetic systems.
• COMSOL, ANSYS or OPERA.
• Experimental testing experience.
• Manufacturing or prototype development exposure.

• Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split. Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and discretionary 3 festive days to be used between Christmas and the New Year)
• Company pension scheme
• Eligible for company share option scheme
• Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performance
• A range of financial benefits including death in service and critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme

Important information for candidates

No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.