Junior Engineer

Location Abingdon
Discipline: Fusion
Contact name: Charlie Bastable

Contact email: charlie.bastable@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1244
Published: about 19 hours ago
Job Title – Mechanical Engineer

Their Purpose – An organisation pushing the boundaries of advanced engineering and next?generation fusion energy technologies.

Location & flexibility – Oxfordshire with hybrid working options

Salary & Benefits – £40k plus company pension plan, private medical cash plan, personal development budget, and strong career development opportunities.

About the Job –
  • Contribute to engineering projects focused on advanced energy technologies, including mechanical design and modelling.
  • Develop technology for complex systems, producing 2D and 3D CAD models and supporting structural and mechanical design activities.
  • Carry out thermo?hydraulics and thermo?mechanical analyses using relevant codes and standards, with experience in tools such as COMSOL considered advantageous. 
  • Support safety?related activities including functional analysis, PIRT, FMEA/FMECA and RAMI assessments.
  • Create and maintain engineering tools in Python or MATLAB to support analysis and design work.
About you –
  • Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (e.g., mechanical, nuclear, chemical).
  • Strong analytical and problem?solving skills, able to work on multidisciplinary challenges with no obvious solutions.
  • Experienced in mechanical design, CAD modelling, process modelling and simulation, including multiphysics methods.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility for domestic and international travel. 
  • Experience in techno?economic assessment and understanding of materials used in advanced technology environments (desirable).
If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team.