Chief Nuclear Engineer

3 weeks ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE SYSTEMS Full time

Job Title: Chief Nuclear Engineer

Location: Various

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a Chief Nuclear Engineer to support the design, build, and test activities on the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes to ensure the design intent is met in the final product.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Liaise with build organisation and provide engineering support to ensure the as-built product reflects design intent.
  2. Understand key requirements and critical dimensions for major structural components.
  3. Take the lead on design changes that affect major structural components.
  4. Support or act as the engineering member of the test and authorisation groups.
  5. Develop knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit of the submarine and provide engineering support.
  6. Participate in the planning and execution of all major construction evolutions with the scope of the Reactor Compartment Unit.
  7. Develop and present sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction of the Naval Reactor Plant.
  8. Provide technical rationale and sound engineering recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements:

Essential:

  1. Engineering degree level qualification – Mechanical or Structural as a discipline.
  2. Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  3. Awareness of weld engineering and Non-Destructive Examination techniques.
  4. Technical report writing skills and experience of justifying design change.

Desirable:

  1. Knowledge of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis.
  2. Nuclear radiation shielding awareness.
  3. Previous Nuclear Plant experience.
  4. Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry and its regulators.

About Us:

We are a leading defence company with a strong presence in the nuclear industry.



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