Job Title: Principal Radiation Physicist
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please Salary: What you’ll be doing:
Supervising and conducting Supporting progression of design optimisation
Producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions
Direct development of in-house toolsets in support of the department goals
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering
Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla
Understanding of radiation physics
Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours
Experience of radiation metrology
Knowledge of the ALARP Desirable:
Experience of Benefits
As well as a The Radiation Physics & Shielding team
Our team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear powered submarine fleet. We are engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside our primary work we conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export Closing Date: 12th March 2026
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