Principal Engineer Nuclear

6 days ago


Dalton in Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Title: Principal Radiation Physicist

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Radiation Physicist to join our team at BAE Systems. As a key member of our Radiation Physics and Shielding team, you will be responsible for designing and validating radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising and conducting analysis and experiments to support system qualification
  • Supporting progression of design optimisation
  • Producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions
  • Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirements

Requirements:

  • Relevant STEM degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Nuclear Engineering
  • Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP, MCBEND, or Attilla
  • Understanding of radiation physics
  • Experience of radiation safety studies and behaviours
  • Experience of radiation metrology
  • Knowledge of the ALARP principle

Desirable:

  • Experience of managing technical projects

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.

About the Role:

Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle, designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning.

About BAE Systems:

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.



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