Nuclear Core Physics Opportunities - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is seeking physicists for Reactor Physics roles. Candidates will design reactor cores, support manufacturing, and conduct experiments. The role offers excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Exceptional Benefits

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in reactor physics or the wider nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Designing and substantiating reactor cores using methods.
• Supporting the manufacture of reactor cores.
• Designing experiments in benchmarking facility.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Collaborative Attitude

Education

Relevant Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Related Fields

Job description

Job Description

Nuclear Core Physics Opportunities - Full time Derby, Raynesway

A range of exciting Reactor Physics opportunities are available within Reactor Engineering at Rolls-Royce Submarines, for physicists at all stages of their career.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world, at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. Join us to continue our tradition of excellence and ingenuity.

What We Offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts. We support flexible hybrid working, typically requiring attendance at the workplace about three days per week for collaboration and specific activities.

Role Responsibilities

1. Designing and substantiating reactor cores using deterministic and stochastic methods.
2. Supporting the manufacture of reactor cores.
3. Designing experiments and performing measurements in our zero-energy critical benchmarking facility.
4. Supporting onboard tests and trials for the UK submarine fleet.
5. Collaborating with industry partners, civil nuclear, and academia to share knowledge and skills.
6. Researching, developing, and applying new improvements across reactor physics, including validation and operational maximization.

Candidate Requirements

We seek candidates with:

• A relevant degree (undergraduate, master's, or PhD) in engineering, physics, or related scientific fields.
• Experience in reactor physics or the wider nuclear industry.
• An analytical mindset, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a UK Security Check clearance, with support from Rolls-Royce if needed.