Consultant engineer – metrology

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Job Title: Consultant Engineer – Metrology

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This role will require full-time, on site attendance

Salary: £57000+, dependent on experience

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:

• As the subject matter expert for Radiation Measurement, you will advise on test and measurement equipment and approve radiological calibration procedures, including uncertainty analyses for detection and monitoring equipment
• You will act as the Radiation Protection Supervisor under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, supporting with compliance and monitoring designated areas
• You will be responsible for overseeing calibration, serviceability and the correct use of radiation monitoring equipment
• You will be managing radioactive sources in line with the Environmental Permitting Regulations
• You will be responsible for reviewing RDME calibration capability for compliance and provide technical radiological advice
• You will be supporting required ISO 17025 accreditation activities and assisting the Chief Engineer with radioactive source permits and radiological safety

Core duties:

• You will be required to hold a Master‘s degree in Physics and/or equivalent working experience
• You will need to possess a good understanding of Radiation Metrology and Calibration
• You are required to have gained formal certification as a Chartered Physicist

The Measurement Quality and Assurance Team:

The Measurement Quality and Assurance Department provides specialist engineering support, governance and regulatory assurance. By joining us in the team, you will be the subject matter expert for radiation metrology and radiological calibration, ensuring traceable calibration of monitoring equipment and supporting radiological safety, permits and nuclear licence compliance. 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: 23rd June 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.

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