Senior Nuclear Safety

3 weeks ago

Ulverston Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Join Our Team as a Senior Radiation Physicist
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – feel free to discuss your options with your recruiter
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Senior Radiation Physicist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting radiological safety assessments
Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics
Developing and deploying radiation detection systems
Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system
Running and analyzing point kernel and Monte Carlo calculations
Providing technical advice on the impact of changes and defects across the entire vessel
Developing ALARP justifications to support design decisions
Your Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for candidates who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, including:
A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
Demonstrable knowledge/experience in radiation physics, nuclear engineering, or nuclear safety
Experience with radiological safety assessments and ALARP justifications
Familiarity with radiation transport methods (e.g., ATTILLA, MCBEND, MCNP)
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
A competitive pension scheme
Employee share plans
Flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
Green car scheme and private health plans
Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive
The Radiation Physics & Shielding Team:
Join a dynamic team responsible for designing and validating radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet. We engage across various submarine programs at different stages of the engineering lifecycle, from designing new shields to conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. We also conduct radiological safety studies and develop novel radiation detectors, enhancing our capabilities in radiation damage to electronics. Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your opportunity to make a real difference We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential in a supportive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Information: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 25th November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible
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