FIP Summer Placement - Remote Software Testing For Embedded Magnet Systems

The FOSTER programme's enhanced internship scheme provides students an opportunity to gain work experience within the growing UK fusion industry. The FOSTER programme is looking to build the talent pipeline into the industry. Over the past three years, 83 students have participated in placements in 20 host organisations around the UK, with many receiving offers of employment after their graduation. 

Tokamak Energy are fully committed to building talent within the fusion industry and excited to offer internship opportunities across our business. The placement will give you valuable experience working within a commercial fusion company alongside talented experts within the field, building both your technical and business knowledge.     

Placements at Tokamak Energy also give students the opportunity to regularly collaborate not only with our employees, but crucially with other members of your cohort. We recognise the value of creating a supportive learning environment to enable you to explore the subjects and skills that you are passionate about. This is your chance to dive into the world of Fusion Energy and help shape the future of sustainable energy!

We are currently developing a highly configurable embedded software framework as a key component of our cutting-edge modular magnet control systems. It is capable of conveying control, measurement and monitoring data, whilst meeting demanding performance requirements. 

You will be assisting in the development of this system by writing components whose purpose is to facilitate remote testing and troubleshooting of magnet systems. You will gain experience of writing software in C++ to a professional standard, with the portability required to run on multiple platforms. You will be involved in capturing requirements, designing and implementing solutions, unit and system testing, and documentation. 

In this role, you will: 

• Become familiar with embedded software development and version control tools. 

• Analyse the requirement for new system test components. 

• Designing a solution to meet requirements for test components. 

• Implement your solution in C++. 

• Write unit tests for your code. 

• Capture specifications and user documentation using industry-standard tools. 

• Work with colleagues to ensure your solution aligns with evolving requirements. 

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties:  

This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our occupational health service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work: 

• Working with electricity (LV only).

• Work in vicinity of cryogenic fluids including liquid nitrogen.

• Working with or in the vicinity of equipment that produces high magnetic fields. 

• Working with materials that are managed under the control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH). 

Requirements

• Studying for a Degree or Masters in Software Engineering, or similar. 

• Track record of having written software outside of formal education. 

• Motivated and enthusiastic with ability to work independently.

• Examples of working collaboratively with team members.

• Communicating and relating to others (oral / written).

• Examples of decision-making, problem-solving, planning and self-organising.

Benefits

• 6 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Cohort experience
• This is a fantastic opportunity to get a closer look at what we do, the work environment, and the exciting roles we have available.