Lead Radiation Physicist - Shielding & Safety

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Radiation Physics Specialist to supervise analysis and support the design of shielding for nuclear submarines. The role requires a relevant STEM degree and experience with radiation transport codes. Successful candidates will contribute to radiological safety assessments and lead critical design aspects of shielding, ensuring high safety standards. This position offers a competitive pension scheme and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Relevant STEM degree in a scientific field.
• Proven experience with radiation transport codes like MCNP/MCBEND/Attila.
• Ability to manage technical projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and conduct analysis for system qualification.
• Support design optimisation progression.
• Produce radiological safety justifications.
• Lead detailed shield design for systems.

Skills

Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours

Understanding of radiation physics

Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes

Knowledge of the ALARP principle

Experience of radiation metrology

Education

Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering

Job description

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Radiation Physics Specialist to supervise analysis and support the design of shielding for nuclear submarines. The role requires a relevant STEM degree and experience with radiation transport codes. Successful candidates will contribute to radiological safety assessments and lead critical design aspects of shielding, ensuring high safety standards. This position offers a competitive pension scheme and relocation support.