Lead Engineer in Nuclear Technology

3 weeks ago

Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Title: Lead Engineer in Nuclear Technology

Location: Flexible working arrangements available

Salary: Competitive

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and executing analyses and experiments to facilitate system validation
  • Assisting in the advancement of design enhancements
  • Creating and evaluating radiological safety justifications for proposed design alternatives
  • Guiding the development of proprietary tools to meet departmental objectives
  • Leading comprehensive shield design, aligning construction requirements with system performance criteria

Required Skills and Experience:

Essential:

  • Relevant degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Nuclear Engineering
  • Proven experience with radiation transport software such as MCNP, MCBEND, or Attilla
  • Solid understanding of radiation physics
  • Experience in radiation safety assessments and practices
  • Familiarity with radiation metrology
  • Knowledge of the ALARP principle

Desirable:

  • Experience in managing technical projects

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a company-contributed share incentive plan. Additional perks include flexible working options, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and various employee discounts.

About the Radiation Physics & Shielding Team:

This team is tasked with the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Engaged across multiple submarine programs at various engineering lifecycle stages, the team designs new shields, assesses design changes for the build program, and conducts radiation metrology during commissioning. Additionally, the team performs radiological safety studies, designs innovative radiation detectors, and develops capabilities in radiation damage to electronics.

Why Join BAE Systems?

At BAE Systems, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your full potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from underrepresented groups in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates.

We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit the roles you can perform based on your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.

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