Overview

Fusion energy offers the potential for significant quantities of low-carbon, inherently safe, abundantly fuelled baseload energy, supporting sustainable climate action and energy independence. STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) is the UK’s flagship national programme to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant, targeting 2040, and a path to commercial viability of fusion. STEP is led by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. (UKIFS), a company within the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) group.UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) is a subsidiary of UKAEA, leading the delivery of a prototype fusion plant and the development of a UK fusion industry. Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, with flexible working options available. The closing date to apply is 20 October. This vacancy can be based at West Burton (Nottinghamshire) or Culham (Oxfordshire).Responsibilities

Lead System Design and Integration: define and oversee the plant-level system architecture, lead requirements analysis, manage interfaces, and participate in technical design reviews and trade-off studies. Serve as the technical authority for system-level design decisions.Provide clear vision for delivery of systems engineering and MBSE for STEP: generate and champion MBSE strategy, drive continuous improvement, and extend MBSE capabilities within the programme.Manage Systems Engineering team within Design Authority: provide line management, develop and sustain capability, and lead training and development.Lead Systems Engineering discipline across STEP: ensure consistent delivery, work with Engineering Governance, and develop tools, processes, and training plans.Demonstrate a Leadership Mindset: embody the organisation’s culture and values, foster an inclusive team environment, promote integrity and ethical behaviour, and lead by example.Collaborate on additional duties as required, and undertake other reasonable tasks or duties as needed.Qualifications

Essential :Relevant degree in a recognised STEM subject.Proven engineering leader with experience managing systems engineering teams.Experience delivering large, complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programmes.Direct experience in system architecture and design.Technical decision-making and trade-off analysis.Strong communicator and influencer, comfortable working across organisational boundaries.Chartered Engineer (professional registration).Beneficial :Experience with MBSE, and familiarity with SYS-ML.Experience with whole lifecycle systems engineering.Experience in highly regulated or safety-critical industries.Stakeholder engagement in complex environments.Membership/Accreditation with INCOSE.Additional Information

We welcome talented people from all backgrounds and encourage applications from under-represented groups. Our Executive team and EDI networks promote inclusion and diversity, and we strive to remove barriers to success in recruitment and selection.This role requires the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check, including DBS checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open-source data. For applicants outside the UK or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please see UK government guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants. This vacancy could be based at West Burton (Nottinghamshire) or Culham (Oxfordshire).

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