Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior Radiation Physicist!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – be sure to discuss your options with your recruiter!
Salary: Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Senior Radiation Physicist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Your responsibilities will include:
* 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 analyzing point kernel and Monte Carlo calculations
* Providing technical advice on the impact of changes and defects across the entire vessel
* Developing ALARP justifications to support design decisions
Your Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for candidates who possess:
* A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
* Demonstrable knowledge/experience in radiation physics, nuclear engineering, or nuclear safety
* Experience with radiological safety assessments and ALARP justifications
* Familiarity with radiation transport methods (e.g., ATTILLA, MCBEND, MCNP)
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members with more than just a competitive salary. Here’s what we offer:
* Comprehensive pension scheme
* Employee share plans
* An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans
* Shopping discounts
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive
About the Radiation Physics & Shielding Team:
Our team is at the forefront of designing and validating radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet. We engage across various submarine programs at different engineering lifecycle stages, focusing on:
* Designing new shields
* Providing design change assessments
* Conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning
We also conduct radiological safety studies, design novel radiation detectors, and develop capabilities in radiation damage to electronics. Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates across all submarine roles.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality and residency 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.
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!
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