Principal Engineer Nuclear

7 days ago


Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer Nuclear (Mechanical)

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer Nuclear (Mechanical) to join our team. As a key member of our Platform Nuclear Engineering Department, you will be responsible for supporting the design, build, and test activities on the Naval Reactor Plant (NRP) across multiple programmes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Liaise with build organisation and provision of engineering support to ensure the as-built product reflects design intent.
  • Understand the key requirements and critical dimensions for major structural components.
  • Take the lead on design changes that affect major structural components, whether they originate from emergent issues, process improvement, etc.
  • Support or act as the engineering member of the test and authorisation groups (depending on experience).
  • Develop knowledge of the unique build sequence of the Reactor Compartment Unit of the submarine and provide engineering support.
  • Participate as an engineering representative in the planning and execution of all major construction evolutions with the scope of the Reactor Compartment Unit.
  • Development and presentation of sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction of the Naval Reactor Plant.
  • Providing technical rationale and sound engineering recommendations to Rolls-Royce and MoD to challenge existing requirements.
Requirements:
  • Engineering degree level qualification – Mechanical or Structural as a discipline.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, including knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Awareness of weld engineering and Non-Destructive Examination techniques.
  • Technical report writing skills & experience of justifying design change.
Desirable:
  • Knowledge of stress, fatigue, and thermal analysis.
  • Nuclear radiation shielding awareness.
  • Previous Nuclear Plant experience.
  • Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry and its regulators.
Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive, 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.

As a Principal Engineer Nuclear (Mechanical), you will 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.


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