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Systems Engineer

Hybrid in Oxford·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Oxford
Contract
Contract role, inside IR35

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Knowledge and experience of Systems Engineering that may include from nuclear, defence, automotive or naval sectors.
  • Extensive experience of applying systems engineering.
  • Demonstrable ability to grasp the basics of an engineering concept and explore wider implications.
  • Previous experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience of interacting across a range of engineering disciplines e.g. mechanical, nuclear, electrical, software.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

  • Professional registration as Chartered Engineer would be beneficial.
  • Membership of, or accreditation with, INCOSE would be beneficial.

Education & certifications

  • Engineering or scientific degree is essential for this role.

The role

What you'll do

As a Systems Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

  • Provision of systems engineering support to decommissioning and demolition work packages.
  • Provision of systems engineering support to definition of new facilities and system upgrades linked to decommissioning and waste disposal.
  • Support may include assistance to the Post Operational Clear Out (POCO) team to help identify hazards and interdependencies, plus opportunities for cost savings through the de-activation of sub-systems that no longer need to be kept operational.

Organisation

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Contract duration

Up to the end of April 2027

On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for a Systems Engineer (INSIDE IR35) for a contract which runs up to the end of April 2027 and is a hybrid role so requires a minimum of 2 days a week onsite in Oxford

UKAEA run the UK's national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way.

Qualifications

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

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