Nuclear Core Physics Opportunities - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear engineering offers exciting Reactor Physics opportunities for physicists at all levels. You will design and support reactor core development, work on testing and trials for the UK submarine fleet, while collaborating with industry experts. This role promises excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary, with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Candidates with a relevant degree in engineering, physics, or a scientific field.
• Experience in reactor physics or the nuclear industry is required.
• Skills in analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Designing reactor cores using deterministic and stochastic methods.
• Supporting manufacture of reactor cores and onboard tests.
• Collaborating with industry partners and researching new methods.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Collaborative attitude

Education

Undergraduate, master's, or PhD in engineering, physics, or a scientific field

Job description

Job Description: Nuclear Core Physics Opportunities

Full time

Location: 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 and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to join us on this journey.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, giving you access to a broad range of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, and remote work, with an expected attendance of about three days per week for collaboration and specific activities.

Responsibilities

• Designing and substantiating reactor cores using deterministic and stochastic methods.
• Supporting manufacture of reactor cores.
• Designing experiments and performing measurements in our critical benchmarking facility.
• Supporting the UK submarine fleet with onboard tests and trials.
• Collaborating with industry partners, civil nuclear, and academia.
• Researching and developing new methods to maximize operational capability.

Candidate Profile

We seek candidates with:

• 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, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds, including refugees. Security clearance is required, and support will be provided for UK nationals or dual nationals in MoD-approved cases.