Responsibilities
* Conducting radiological safety assessments
* Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics
* Developing and deploying radiation detection systems
* Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system
* Running and analysing point Kernel and Monte‑Carlo calculations
* Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat
* Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions
Qualifications
* Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
* Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar
* Knowledge/experience of radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar
* Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)
Security & Eligibility
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. Applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard and may require higher levels of National Security Vetting, depending on the role. Eligibility is based on nationality, place of birth, and continuous UK residency.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.
The Team
The Radiation Physics & Shielding team designs and validates radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear‑powered submarine fleet across three programmes. The role involves shielding design, design change assessment, radiation metrology during commissioning, radiological safety studies, radiation detector design, and radiation damage capability development.
Inclusivity
BAE Systems welcomes people from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disability or health conditions that may affect assessment performance.
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