Join Our Team as a Senior Nuclear Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!
Salary: Competitive
Your Mission:
As a Senior Nuclear Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our Reactor Plant. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Reviewing design documentation and assessing plant design changes.
* Evaluating plant build maturity for entry into subsequent phases.
* Maintaining Reactor Plant design intent during build and commissioning.
* Writing and presenting reports on Reactor Plant problem resolution.
* Facilitating program delivery and solving technical challenges with innovative engineering solutions.
* Acting as the Intelligent Customer for Reactor Plant documentation and its safety case.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Degree in Engineering/Physical Science (Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent experience).
* Strong knowledge of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations.
* Experience with the Engineering Lifecycle.
* A proactive approach to taking ownership of work streams.
* Proven technical report writing skills.
Desirable:
* Experience justifying design changes, ideally in a Nuclear plant.
* Background in Civil Engineering & Defence/Naval sectors.
* Strong presentation skills.
What We Offer:
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. In addition to a competitive pension scheme, you’ll enjoy:
* Employee share plans.
* A wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
* Access to a green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
About the Platform Nuclear Engineering Team:
Our growing Platform Nuclear Engineering Department is at the forefront of design safety assurance, technical problem-solving, and innovative improvement projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional development and career progression. We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Information:
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.
Closing Date:
23rd October 2025
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 soon as possible!
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