Electronics Engineer

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Abingdon Rd, Culham, UKFull-timeSalary: £38,620 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionSite Location: UKAEA Culham, OxfordshireConfirmed Grade: Level 4Department: IED - Electrical & Electronic Engineering UnitCompany DescriptionBy 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the worlds energy? If so, read on.Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow’s fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.Job DescriptionWho are we looking for?In this role you will provide electronic engineering capabilities and expertise working across UKAEA projects and programmes.You will proactively participate in the design, development, build, test, commissioning and maintenance of electronic cards/assemblies/sub-assemblies and control & instrumentation systems for UKAEA projects and programmes.What will you be responsible for?

• Leading and delivering small to medium work packages and technical studies working with Engineers and Technicians to design, install and commission electronic systems
• Develop and apply technical skills related to the design, modification, procurement/construction, development, implementation, installation, commissioning and maintenance of hardware and software, control systems and protection systems to enable the successful delivery of projects and programmes across UKAEA
• Provide technical advice on build, test, evaluation and repair of electronics modules, electronic cards and sub-assemblies
• Ensuring that all relevant UKAEA safety, quality assurance and technical procedures are followed throughout the life cycle of the project
• Generate electronics schematics and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout using CAD software
• Electronics design and FPGA programming
• Make appropriate use of modelling and design tools (e.g. PSIM, MatLab, Simulink, and CAD)
• Prepare work control documentation for plant related activities and supervise electricians/fitters and technicians that are undertaking the work

QualificationsEssential skills, experience and competence required

• An honours degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline and demonstrable post graduate experience in an electrical/electronic engineering role, or an HND in an Electrical/Electronic discipline, or equivalent qualification level, with significant industrial experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral
• An ability to work well both alone and as part of a team with an ability to adapt to a variety of requirements and tasks
• Being flexible and able to work across teams and the business where necessary
• FPGA programming experience
• Experience in using CAD software for Electronics circuits and PCB design

Desirable Skills, Experience And Competence

• Demonstrated success in working with a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic research environment
• Some experience in supervising others

Additional Information

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme (up to 7% for Levels 1 - 7, as well as 3rd and 4th year apprentices) and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive Team with support from our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and any other appropriate security checks as part of their clearance which will include The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks which will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government website. If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.