Safety Case Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority • Abingdon, England • Posted June 13, 2026
About the Role
Join UKAEA's Safety Case Engineering team and play a critical role in supporting the safe delivery of fusion energy. This position sits within the Office of the Chief Engineer and is responsible for developing and maintaining safety cases that demonstrate UKAEA's highest hazards are managed to an As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) standard and comply with regulatory requirements.
Working across complex, high-hazard facilities and projects, you will provide specialist technical leadership on radiological and non-radiological safety cases, influencing design decisions, project delivery and safety governance. You'll collaborate with experts from across UKAEA and the wider fusion community, helping to establish UKAEA as a world leader in fusion safety
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What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the production, management and maintenance of safety cases for complex, high-hazard facilities and projects.
- Ensure safety cas...