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
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 requirements
Your skills and experiences:
* 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 principle
* Experience of managing technical projects
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.
Closing Date: 28th November 2024
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.
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