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Tokamak Energy

Applied Superconductivity Team Leader

Tokamak Energy

Applied Superconductivity Team Leader at TE Magnetics guiding a specialized team in developing HTS technologies. Leading projects and shaping innovation in superconducting applications.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeAbingdon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £75,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the development, testing and analysis of superconducting components including HTS tape, cables, joints, coils and magnet systems
  • Contribute directly to HTS technology development projects, applying your expertise to complex technical challenges
  • Analyse experimental data and translate findings into actionable improvements
  • Support the link between testing, design and manufacturing teams
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of superconductivity specialists
  • Allocate work across projects, balancing priorities and capabilities
  • Build scalable tools, testing methodologies and data analysis approaches
  • Drive consistent, repeatable ways of working as the team grows
  • Drive innovation and support intellectual property generation
  • Contribute to safety case development and lab-based risk assessments
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Support the commercialisation of HTS technology

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong background in applied superconductivity
  • Hands-on experience working with:
  • - Superconducting materials and systems
  • - Magnet or coil design, testing or development
  • - Experimental setups and data analysis
  • - Practical understanding of cryogenic systems
  • Experience working on complex engineering or R&D projects
  • Ability to lead and develop a diverse technical team
  • Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commercial awareness and sound engineering judgement
  • Collaborative, problem-solving mindset
  • We welcome candidates from industries such as:
  • - Fusion or advanced energy
  • - Medical imaging / MRI
  • - Aerospace or defence
  • - Scientific instrumentation or particle accelerators
  • Academic applicants are also welcome
  • You may currently be a senior engineer or scientist looking to take your first step into team leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Salary range £75,000 - £85,000 dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
  • Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split. Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and discretionary 3 festive days to be used between Christmas and the New Year)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Eligible for company share option scheme
  • Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performance
  • A range of financial benefits including death in service and critical illness cover
  • Cycle to work scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools
Superconducting Components DevelopmentExperimental Data AnalysisCryogenic Systems UnderstandingTesting MethodologiesEngineering Judgement
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementCollaborative MindsetProblem-Solving