Job Description
Nuclear Core Physics Opportunities
Full time
Location: Derby, Raynesway
A range of exciting Reactor Physics opportunities are available within Reactor Engineering at Rolls-Royce Submarines, suitable for physicists at all career stages.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is a renowned brand, leading innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that deliver critical power with safety and reliability as priorities. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people globally.
We foster an inclusive and innovative culture that invests in your growth, offering a broad spectrum of opportunities to develop your career and make a difference.
What we offer
* Excellent development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits, including bonus, employee support, and discounts
* Hybrid working arrangements, balancing office, home, and remote work, with an average of three days per week in the workplace
What you will be doing
* Designing and substantiating reactor cores using deterministic and stochastic methods
* Supporting the manufacture of reactor cores
* Designing experiments and performing measurements in our zero-energy critical benchmarking facility
* Supporting onboard tests and trials for the UK submarine fleet
* Collaborating with industry partners, civil nuclear sector, and academia
* Researching and developing new improvements in reactor physics, including validation of methods and operational maximization
Who we are looking for
We prioritize safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference. Our ideal candidates have:
* A relevant degree (undergraduate, master's, or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a scientific field
* Experience in reactor physics or the nuclear industry
* Analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail
* Effective communication skills for diverse audiences
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
We support diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from refugees and individuals from various backgrounds. Security clearance is required, and Rolls-Royce will assist with this process.
Job category: Validation and Verification
Posting date: 12 May 2025
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