Job Title: Senior Nuclear Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please discuss the options for this role with your recruiter.
Salary: Competitive
What You'll Be Doing:
* Reviewing design documentation and assessing plant design changes.
* Evaluating plant build maturity for entry into subsequent build phases.
* Maintaining Reactor Plant design intent during build and commissioning.
* Writing and presenting reports on Reactor Plant problem resolution.
* Facilitating program delivery and technical problem-solving through innovative engineering solutions.
* Acting as the Intelligent Customer for Reactor Plant documentation and its safety case.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Degree in Engineering/Physical Science (Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent experience).
* Knowledge of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations.
* Previous exposure to the Engineering Lifecycle.
* Ability to take ownership of work streams.
* Proven technical report writing skills.
Desirable:
* Experience justifying design changes, ideally on a Nuclear plant.
* Civil Engineering & Defence/Naval experience.
* Strong presentation skills.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers:
* Employee share plans.
* An extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
* A green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
The Platform Nuclear Engineering Team:
The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department is a dynamic and growing team focused on:
* Design safety assurance.
* Engineering and technical problem-solving.
* Practical innovation and improvement projects.
Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional development and career progression with BAE Systems. We also offer relocation support packages for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference! You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date: 10th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
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