Nuclear Engineer - Reactor Design & Safety (Hybrid)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Nuclear Engineer based in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves reviewing design documentation, ensuring Reactor Plant design intent, and supporting technical problem-solving. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant engineering fields, alongside essential skills in project ownership, report writing, and understanding engineering lifecycles. BAE Systems offers a variety of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, a competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified in Engineering or Physical Science such as Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle and ability to take ownership on work streams.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review design documentation and assess plant design changes.
• Ensure maintenance of Reactor Plant design intent during build and commissioning.
• Support the technical problem-solving through innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

Degree Qualified Engineering/Physical Science discipline

Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle

Taking ownership on work streams

Ability to undertake technical report writing

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Nuclear Engineer based in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves reviewing design documentation, ensuring Reactor Plant design intent, and supporting technical problem-solving. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant engineering fields, alongside essential skills in project ownership, report writing, and understanding engineering lifecycles. BAE Systems offers a variety of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, a competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.