Nuclear Core Physics Opportunities - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is offering exciting Reactor Physics opportunities suitable for physicists at all career stages. The role involves designing and validating reactor cores, supporting manufacturing, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics, or a related scientific field.
• Experience in reactor physics or the nuclear industry.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate reactor cores using deterministic and stochastic methods.
• Support manufacturing of reactor cores.
• Collaborate with industry partners and academia.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Relevant degree in engineering, physics, or scientific field

Job description

Job Description

We are offering a range of exciting Reactor Physics opportunities within Reactor Engineering at Rolls-Royce Submarines, suitable for physicists at all career stages.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a globally renowned brand with a history of innovation spanning over a century. We design, build, and service systems that deliver critical power where safety and reliability are essential. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide. Join us to continue our legacy of excellence and ingenuity.

We foster an inclusive and innovative environment where you can be yourself. We invest in your growth and offer opportunities to make a significant impact.

What We Offer

Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts. We support flexible working arrangements, allowing staff to balance office, home, or remote work, typically attending the workplace about three days a week for collaboration.

Role Responsibilities

1. Design and validate reactor cores using deterministic and stochastic methods.
2. Support manufacturing of reactor cores.
3. Design experiments and perform measurements in our zero-energy critical benchmarking facility.
4. Support onboard tests and trials for the UK submarine fleet.
5. Collaborate with industry partners, civil nuclear sectors, and academia to share knowledge and skills.
6. Research and develop new methods to enhance reactor physics and operational capabilities.

Candidate Profile

We seek candidates who demonstrate:

• A relevant degree (undergraduate, master's, or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a scientific field.
• Experience in reactor physics or the nuclear industry.
• An analytical mindset with critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate and learn from others.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. To work with Rolls-Royce Submarines, applicants must hold or be supported to obtain a UK Security Check clearance.