Lead Radiation Physicist - Shielding & Safety

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Grange-Over-Sands seeks a candidate to design and validate radiation shielding for nuclear submarines. The role involves supervising experiments and producing safety justifications. A strong background in radiation physics and relevant STEM education is essential. Candidates with experience in project management are preferred, alongside demonstrable knowledge of radiation transport codes. This position offers competitive benefits including relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of radiation metrology.
• Understanding of the ALARP principle.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and conducting analysis and experiments to support system qualification.
• Supporting progression of design optimisation.
• Producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications.

Skills

Radiation safety studies

Radiation physics

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Radiation transport codes (MCNP/MCBEND/Attila)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Grange-Over-Sands seeks a candidate to design and validate radiation shielding for nuclear submarines. The role involves supervising experiments and producing safety justifications. A strong background in radiation physics and relevant STEM education is essential. Candidates with experience in project management are preferred, alongside demonstrable knowledge of radiation transport codes. This position offers competitive benefits including relocation support.