Principal Engineer - Nuclear (Radiation Physics &Shielding)

Job Title: Principal RadiationPhysicist

Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid andflexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiterabout the options for this particularrole

Salary: Competitive

What you'll bedoing:

• Supervising and conductinganalysis and experiments to support systemqualification
Supporting progression of designoptimisation Producing and reviewing radiological safetyjustifications for proposed design solutions Directdevelopment of in-house toolsets in support of the departmentgoals Leadingdetailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongsidesystem performance requirements

Your skills andexperiences:

Essential

• Relevant STEM degree inPhysics/Mathematics/Chemistry/NuclearEngineering
Demonstrable experience ofradiation transport codes such asMCNP/MCBEND/Attilla Understanding of radiationphysics Experience of radiationsafety studies & behaviours Experience of radiationmetrology Knowledge of the ALARPprinciple

Desirable:

• Experience of managing technicalprojects

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits includinga competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and aCompany contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have accessto additional benefits such as flexible working, an employeeassistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you mayalso be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Radiation Physics& Shielding team:

Our team is responsible forthe design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK'snuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across threedifferent submarine programmes in different stages of theengineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing designchange assessment into the build programme, and conductingradiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside ourprimary work we conduct radiological safety studies for severalother areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developingcapability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. Weoffer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles,subject to meeting eligibilitycriteria.

Why BAESystems?

This is a place where you'll beable to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusiveculture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, andwhere you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections ofthe community who are currently underrepresented within ourindustry, including women, ethnic minorities, people withdisabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that ourrecruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have adisability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, ananxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certainassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potentialreasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many rolesworking for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and exportcontrol restrictions. These restrictions mean that factorsincluding your nationality, any previous nationalities you haveheld, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can performfor the organisation.

ClosingDate: 17th October 2024

We reserve the right to close thisvacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application asearly as possible.