Graduate Control & Instrumentation Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: United Kingdom-based engineering programme; the role includes hands-on installation, testing, and commissioning of fusion energy systems.

Salary: £35,227 base salary per year

Company

hirify.global develops fusion energy technology and partners with industry and research organisations to support the development of future fusion power stations.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test control, instrumentation, electrical, and electronic systems for fusion energy projects.
• Work across the engineering lifecycle, from requirements and design through installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and improve system performance.
• Use PLCs, LabVIEW, and other advanced control systems while preparing technical documentation and test reports.
• Build technical, project management, and leadership skills through the accredited graduate development programme.

Requirements

• Degree in Science or Engineering obtained between 2025 and 2027.
• Strong motivation to learn and take on new technical challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisation, adaptability, planning, and prioritisation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 20% of programme time is dedicated to professional and personal development; 80% is role-based project work.
• Structured development pathway toward Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status, accredited by IMechE, IET, and IoP.
• Final salary defined benefit pension scheme with an equivalent employer contribution of 21.5%.
• 25 days of annual leave, three days of Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege days, and UK bank holidays.
• Flexible working options, family-friendly leave, and a Skern Lodge residential development programme.