Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Radiation Physicist
Location: Barrow-in-Furness –
Hybrid 3 days minimum onsite.
We offer a range
of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about
the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger.
As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring
your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and
protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in
delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and
security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of
us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far
reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems
could take you.
What you’ll be
doing:
You will conduct
radiological safety assessments and evaluate radiation damage risks
to onboard electronics. Your role involves developing radiation
detection systems and managing the systems engineering
design of secondary shielding. Utilising point kernel and Monte
Carlo calculations, you will support radiation transport modelling
and provide technical guidance on design changes or defects to
maintain safety standards. Additionally, you will develop ALARP
justifications to support engineering decisions, ensuring all
radiological risks are minimised to compliant and acceptable
levels.
Core
duties:
* You’ll hold a
degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear
Science, or a related field
* You’ll possess
demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear
engineering, nuclear safety or similar
* You’ll
have knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP
justifications or similar
* You’ll utilise your
knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods
(ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)
The Radiation Physics & Shielding
team:
Our team designs and
validates radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear submarine fleet
across three major programmes. We handle shield design, build
assessments, metrology, and safety studies, while developing novel
detectors and electronics capability. We offer relocation support
packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting
eligibility criteria.
Why BAE
Systems?
Here you’ll build a
career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong
learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow
your career with confidence and be empowered to
be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy
rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family,
support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a
balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of
working and with a strong sense of shared purpose,
our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud
of the difference you make.
A
place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where
everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of
backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and
is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that
many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control restrictions.
These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any
nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth
can restrict the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve
Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require
higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10
years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting
level required for the
role, to allow for meaningful security vetting
checks.
Closing Date:
29th April 2026
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-GM3
#LI-Hybrid