BAE Systems
Principal Radiation Physicist
Job Location
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Radiation Physicist
Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you'll be doing:
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
Direct development of in-house toolsets in support of the department goals
Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirementsYour skills and experiences:
Essential
Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering
Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla
Understanding of radiation physics
Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours
Experience of radiation metrology
Knowledge of the ALARP principleDesirable:
Experience of managing technical projectsBenefits:
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 - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Radiation Physics & Shielding team:
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. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why 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.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
#LI-AM1
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you'll be doing:
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
Direct development of in-house toolsets in support of the department goals
Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirementsYour skills and experiences:
Essential
Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering
Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla
Understanding of radiation physics
Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours
Experience of radiation metrology
Knowledge of the ALARP principleDesirable:
Experience of managing technical projectsBenefits:
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 - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Radiation Physics & Shielding team:
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. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why 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.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
#LI-AM1
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Barrow-In-Furness, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
Contact Information
| Contact | Human Resources BAE Systems |
|---|