Job Title: Principal Radiation Physicist
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
* Supervising and conducting analysis and experiments to support system qualification
* 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
* Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirements
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
* Relevant STEM degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Nuclear Engineering
* Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP, MCBEND, Attilla
* Understanding of radiation physics
* Experience of radiation safety studies and behaviours
* Experience of radiation metrology
* Knowledge of the ALARP principle
Desirable:
* Experience of managing technical projects
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
The Radiation Physics and Shielding team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear powered submarine fleet.
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
BAE Systems is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values 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 that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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