Engineering Lead
Core
Provide technical leadership and direction for the engineering team at the Materials Research Facility, leading the development of innovative engineering solutions for remote and robotic handling of active materials in fusion and fission research.
Role type
Senior Engineering Lead (Materials Research Facility)
Builds
Bespoke equipment and systems for active sample research, including manipulator tooling and robotic handling solutions.
Domain
Nuclear fusion energy research / Materials science / Systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, mechanical/electrical/electronic integration, project management, resource planning, risk management, machine certification (CE/UKCA), stakeholder engagement, team leadership
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, radiological environment experience, hot-cell facility experience, nuclear sector experience, manipulator tooling expertise, pick-and-place robotics expertise, shielding design expertise
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead engineering capability and delivery of active materials equipment; Deliver innovative engineering solutions for active materials preparation; Lead engineering support for major UKAEA programmes; Provide stakeholder engagement and reporting to senior leadership; Drive management and value realisation of engineering assets; Uphold engineering integrity and safety standards; Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing engineering team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities