You will be a core member of the Power & Cooling Integrated Project Team, reporting to the Head of Engineering – Power & Cooling, and play a key role in delivering the cryogenic systems that enable the operation of the STEP Prototype Powerplant.
As Lead Cryogenics Engineer, you will lead and own the design of the cryoplant and cryogenic distribution systems, providing critical expertise at the interface with the tokamak and other sub-systems requiring cryogenic cooling. You will also lead associated technology development programmes to mature the design and reduce technical risk.
This role offers the opportunity to set the design for a world‑class cryoplant – one of the largest globally – supporting the UK’s ambition to deliver fusion energy.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Cryogenics Subject Matter Expert across the STEP programme
- Lead the end‑to‑end design of cryogenic systems and sub‑systems from concept to detailed design
- Own the technical integrity, safety, performance and manufacturability of the cryoplant and cryogenic distribution network
- Provide cryogenic modelling and analysis capability to support system design, optimisation and validation
- Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, providing technical leadership and assurance
- Own and deliver cryogenic technology development and testing programmes, including physical and digital modelling activities
- Apply systems engineering principles to manage requirements, interfaces, risks and trade‑offs
- Lead technical engagement with suppliers and partners, acting as an intelligent customer for externally delivered scope
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, regulations and engineering governance processes
- Support internal and external interfaces to ensure alignment, integration and successful delivery
- Demonstrate a strong leadership mindset, fostering collaboration, inclusion and high engineering standards
By supporting the Power & Cooling area, you will help deliver a robust cryogenic system design that enables key fusion powerplant sub-systems, such as superconducting magnets. This, in turn, underpins the success of the UK’s first fusion powerplant.