Please note that all the opportunities will be based in France.

The ITER Organization (IO), based in southern France, welcomes best talents who can together prepare the way to new energy – fusion – in a truly multi-cultural work environment.

 We offer challenging assignments in a wide range of areas and encourage applications from candidates with all levels of experience in solving one of the most complex scientific and engineering projects in the world today.

The ITER Organization is regularly opening various positions in Engineering, Construction, Science, Safety, and Corporate, however this call for applications is conducted with the objective of drawing up a reserve list of rostered candidates for future vacant positions such as: nuclear engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, civil engineers, industrial engineers, design engineers, fusion engineers.

While candidates with professional experience have much to offer, we’re equally excited about the fresh, innovative ideas that new graduates can bring to our ITER team. Therefore, if you have an outstanding academic record and a passion for first of kind project, we encourage you to answer to this call for applications.

Success at the ITER Organization (IO) includes but is not limited to the following technical and core behavioral competencies:

• Demonstrated good background knowledge and relevant technical professional experience in the area of proficiency associated with the vacant position;
• Collaborate: Ability to facilitate dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders.
• Communicate Effectively: Ability to adjust communication content and style to deliver messages to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Drive results: Ability to persist in the face of challenges to meet deadlines with high standards.
• Manage Complexity: Ability to analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to understand and define problems accurately before moving to proposals and solutions.
• Instill trust: Ability to apply and model high standards of team mindset, trust, excellence, loyalty and integrity.

Experience, Profile & Recruitment Process

Demonstrated experience and technical competencies in:

• The primary consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff for the ITER project, is to select people of the highest standards in efficiency, technical competencies and behavioural competencies.
• The ITER Organization is a multi-national environment. Prospective candidates must be able to cope with social, educational and cultural differences, and be able to adapt to various approaches for problem-solving and decision-making. As well as having well-balanced personalities and good communication skills, candidates should also appreciate cultural diversity.
• The employment category and level will be determined upon successful completion of the selection process, also based on level of professional experience and education.

Education:

• The education degree(s) is defined in relevant discipline for advertised position (e.g. Bachelor, Engineer, Master, Ph.D.).
• Education requirement may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.

Language requirements:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project? Join us as a Scientist in the area of Disruptions and Experimental Plasma Physics where you will:

• Make a strong contribution to the development of the operational basis for disruption avoidance/mitigation on ITER within the ITER Research Plan.
• Contribute to the study of the consequences for the ITER machine of disruptions, both mitigated and unmitigated.
• Play an important role in the definition of experimental plans and preparations for ITER’s scientific exploitation.

The Experiments & Plasma Operation Section has for primary scope, the delivery of the ITER Plasma Control System, definition of the physics basis for and support to the technology development of the Disruption Mitigation System, preparation for plasma operation and the provision of a rapid Pulse Design Simulator for plasma scenario development. It also supports the Project in terms of physics consultation across all areas of component design and expected operational performance as well as being the key interface between the ITER Organization and the ITER Members’ fusion communities for all matters related to ITER’s experimental exploitation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in the development of the basis/strategy for disruption avoidance/mitigation on ITER, including the interface with the ITER Plasma Control and Advanced Protection Systems and the development of relevant modules for the ITER Pulse Design Simulator.
• Promotes experimental and modelling activities within the Members’ fusion communities concerning the further refinement of the ITER disruption Mitigation System physics basis.
• Integrates R&D results and analysis from the ITER Members’ programs, particularly in the areas of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) stability and plasma control and evaluates the implications for ITER plasma operation scenarios and the performance of in-vessel components.
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the disruption load validation program and participates in the development of the DMS commissioning plan.
• Makes a strong contribution to the definition of experimental plans and preparations for ITER’s scientific exploitation, developing expertise with ITER plasma scenario and pulse design, and assisting with the activities to prepare for and execute experiments at ITER.

Additional Responsibilities

• Liaises effectively with ITER construction activities in areas related to MHD instability control systems, particularly avoidance, control and mitigation techniques for disruptions and VDEs, and in relation to the specification of disruption/Vertical Displacement Event (VDE) impacts on vessel and in-vessel components.
• Participates in the definition, development and documentation of tools needed to prepare, validate and program ITER plasma discharges.
• Participates in the development of operation scenario designs consistent with the ITER Research Plan requirements and in the definition of training plans to support ITER scientific exploitation.
• Supports team activities efficiently in the relevant area of the ITER Project, specifically on the further refinement of the new baseline ITER Research Plan, particularly in the areas of disruption mitigation and plasma scenario design.
• Collaborates across IO and with external stakeholders and networks (e.g. ITPA, ISFN) to exchange and/or confirm information, particularly in the areas of physics operations, MHD stability, and the control/avoidance of MHD instabilities, in particular disruptions and VDEs.
• Supervises when required ITER staff/visiting and postdoctoral researchers/PhD students/ interns contributing to studies in areas of ITER physics related to MHD instabilities and their avoidance, control and mitigation.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibilities.

Experience & Competencies

Essential:

• Proven experience in experimental fusion science and plasma physics, including in the field of plasma disruptions and disruption mitigation.
• Knowledge/experience of the key elements of plasma pulse scenario design.
• Experience in planning, execution and analysis of results from fusion experiments.

Desirable:

• Experience in the physics operation of magnetic confinement devices.
• Codes and analysis tools addressing experimental aspects of tokamak plasmas, especially of disruptions (stability analysis tools, 1-D or 2-D reconstruction tools for profiles of plasma parameters, material heat impact codes, field line tracing codes, etc.).
• Programming languages commonly used in fusion plasma simulation applications and workflow management (e.g. Fortran, Python, C/C++).
• Working knowledge of the ITER Integrated Modelling Analysis Suite (IMAS).
• Experience in managing scientific and/or technology R&D within an international environment.
• Knowledge/experience of the key elements of tokamak plasma control.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree or higher (PhD) or equivalent in fusion plasma physics or other relevant discipline.
• The required education degree(s) may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project? Join us as a Facility Licensing Officer where your goals will include:

• Licensing: Contributing to the definition of high-level requirements and policies linked to protection of interests as per the Environment Code.
• Independent Oversight: Performing second-level oversight independently of the operational units.
• Interactions with authorities: Interacting with French Authorities (ASNR, DREAL,…) on topics related to nuclear safety.
• Training and culture: Support the development of the training policy for Protection Important Activities and nuclear safety culture.

The Nuclear Licensing and Oversight (NLO) team is focused on the licensing and independent oversight for the ITER fusion facility, licensed as a nuclear facility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with French regulatory framework and international safety standards, meeting the agreed schedule for responses to the regulators’ demands in a satisfactory manner.
• Participates in the definition of high-level nuclear safety methodologies and policies and propagates them to the operational units.
• Participates in the definition of General Safety Objectives, checks adequacy of safety studies with regards to the regulatory framework, and defines the main safety options.
• Contributes to the definition of the licensing strategy (e.g. Update of 2013 Decision for Technical Prescription (PT)).
• Reviews and challenges licensing documents sent to ASNR.
• Ensures the propagation of licensing requirements and ASNR requests throughout the ITER project.
• Performs nuclear safety oversight on Protection Important Activities within the ITER Organization (IO) and at Domestic Agencies (DAs).
• Performs technical control for noticeable and substantial modifications, performs spot-checks for all modifications as part of independent oversight and liaises with ASNR when formal authorization from ASNR is required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides expertise to the operation units in all matters related to Nuclear Licensing (regulatory framework, safety case, technical prescriptions, requirements, exchanges with the regulator).
• May attend meetings with the regulators (periodic meetings, inspections, letters,…).
• Supports the development and animation of the Nuclear Safety training, qualifications and certifications of staff.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibilities.

Experience & Competencies

Essential:

• Proven experience in working on nuclear safety, licensing and oversight tasks within a Nuclear Safety regulatory environment.
• Interacting with high level stakeholders, safety authorities and experts in different safety disciplines.
• Implementing and adapting nuclear safety, radiation protection and environment codes & standards and regulations.
• Implementing safety programs in a large construction project related to nuclear (fusion and/or fission) technology.
• Encouraging a questioning attitude towards nuclear safety issues, adopting a prudent approach to safety queries, and fostering open communication and attentive listening to diverse perspectives.

Desirable:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a French security clearance on a justified need-to-know basis.
• Knowledge of Host State’s and European regulations, as well as ISO and IAEA standards on nuclear safety and their application to facilities handling radioactive materials (including fusion facilities).
• Fluency in French in order to interact efficiently with the French safety authorities.
• Quality Control: Compliance of systems and / or products within applicable requirements.
• Quality Management: knowledge of product and / or management requirements for international quality standards, methods, and practices.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or other relevant discipline associated with nuclear safety, radiation protection and environment impact.
• The required education degree(s) may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project? Join our Assembly and Commissioning Support Division (ACSD), within the Engineering Services Department (ESD) as an Assembly Engineer.

As an Assembly Engineer, your goals will include:

• Designing and implementing effective assembly strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, while continuously adapting to project needs and technological advancements.
• Overseeing daily duties by ensuring that assembly and installation measures are properly implemented.
• Ensuring a well-planned and up-front qualified installation work for all components and systems. You will focus on schedule and cost aspects to achieve successfully the milestones of ITER Project.
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and ensuring all strategies comply with safety regulations and ITER requirements, proactively managing risks to safeguard personnel and equipment.
• Ensuring deliverables are produced according to project schedule and budget, within a quality-assured environment that requires rigor and a systematic way of working;
• Developing, under the leadership of your discipline manager, your skills and experience for the benefit of the Project. 

The ESD provides the required skilled engineering resources or services, which are necessary for the successful completion of the ITER Project.

Assembly and Commissioning Support Division (ACSD) provides technical support to the ITER project in the field of assembly, commissioning, maintenance and operation.  Being a member of the ACSD Division, you will have the opportunity to share and develop your expertise with other colleagues working in the same discipline on different ITER units.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinates closely with Project Leaders to design and refine assembly strategies for upcoming installation work, ensuring early identification of bottlenecks and alignment with overall project goals/timelines.
• Plans future assembly steps well in advance, ensuring all necessary preparations are in place and oversees the qualification of assembly processes to maintain high standards of reliability and quality.
• Analyses and improves assembly sequences to save cost and time, aligning with ITER baseline objectives whilst identifying and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising safety or quality.
• Oversees assembly activities within the defined areas of worksite 1 (mainly assembly hall, final pit and preparation buildings) and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows and resource utilization.
• Supervises the defined assembly qualification processes.
• Follows the as-built configuration management of the assembly scope.

Additional Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages interfaces with commissioning activities, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions between assembly and commissioning phases.
• Contributes to weekly and monthly reporting, providing accurate updates on progress, challenges, and resource utilization.
• Oversees the preservation requirements for the Program while assembling components and systems.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibilities.

This position is shift and/or on-call based, and crucial to maintaining continuous operations and ensuring the highest level of service for our stakeholders.  This requires shift rotation and/or availability including day, evening, and night shifts, as well as weekends and holidays, depending upon project or team needs;  

Experience & Competencies

Essential:

• Comprehensive experience in engineering and assembly work on similar  large construction, scientific or technical- international projects.
• Proven ability to lead and advise on assembly of a complex Tokamak project from inception to completion ensuring smooth execution..
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering, vacuum technology, and structural engineering, essential for Tokamak assembly.
• Extensive experience in leading large construction project including implementing lessons learned and ensuring seamless integration of components with attention to interface matching and clearance control.
• Experience in construction project management with multi-national collaboration, critical path analysis, in-kind procurement, planning, measuring progress, managing risks and costs, and reporting on progress within the constraints of human and financial constraints.

Desirable:

• Building strong partnerships and working collaboratively positively with all Program/Project stakeholders, being force of proposal & solution oriented to reach consensus in compliance with quality, safety, security and technical applicable standards.
• Driving a project culture that underpins good working conditions and enforces the highest standard of safe, healthy, and secure work practice.
• Knowledge of ITER or similar projects.
• Organizational Savvy: maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people related organizational dynamics;
• Optimizes Work Processes: knowing or identifying the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering field or other relevant discipline.
• The required education degree(s) may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project? Join us as a Nuclear Safety Engineer where your goals will include:

• Performing nuclear safety analyses regarding the potential events and hazards that could occur in the facility, in support of the ITER nuclear safety demonstration and licensing process.
• Preparing documentation in support of the ITER licensing process (e.g. safety reports).
• Providing support to the design and construction teams in the application of nuclear safety requirements arising from the analyses, verify the compliance of the systems with these safety requirements, and assess proposed modifications in relation with nuclear safety.

The Engineering Service Department provides the required skilled engineering resources or services, which are necessary for the successful completion of the ITER Project.

The Nuclear Safety Engineering section supports different IO entities requiring nuclear safety expertise, including Nuclear Safety analysis and support to designers.

Being a member of the Nuclear Safety Engineering Section, you will have the opportunity to share and develop your expertise with other colleagues working in the same discipline on different ITER units. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs specific nuclear safety analyses regarding postulated initiating events, internal and external hazards, and develops the documentation associated with these analyses, and communicates outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Takes editorial responsibility for relevant sections of documentation (e.g. safety report, impact study) prepared for submission to the French nuclear safety authorities as part of the ITER licensing process.
• Implements and verifies propagation of the nuclear safety requirements for all protection important systems and components within the project.
• Verifies the compliance of the identified protection important components with their defined nuclear safety requirements.
• Prepares technical responses at the request of the nuclear safety authorities during the examination of the ITER safety files, through written documents, presentations, and discussions with the authorities and their technical advisors.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assesses the impact of design modifications from a safety standpoint.
• Collaborates with design teams to define safety engineering solutions optimized for fusion technology.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibilities.

Experience & Competencies

Essential:

• Proven experience in practicing nuclear safety analyses regarding postulated initiating events or internal and external hazards.
• Nuclear Safety: In-depth knowledge of the principles and methodologies (e.g. safety classification, internal hazards methodologies) of nuclear safety, understanding of their use and experience in their application.
• Drafting and Reviewing Documents: Ability to make clear summaries and synthesis of documents and to write reports, in particular for documenting the safety analyses performed.

Desirable:

• Licensing: Experience in interfacing with regulators.
• Quality Control: Supervision or quality control of manufacturing and assembly activities for protection important components.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people related organizational dynamics.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing or identifying the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Masters’ degree or equivalent in nuclear safety, nuclear engineering or other relevant discipline.
• The required education degree(s) may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.