Nuclear Propulsion Technical Engineer - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Amentum; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Free membership of employee assistance

Parental programmes

Reimbursement for professional dev/mem

Hybrid/work flexibility

Job summary

Amentum, a leader in defence and technology, seeks a Nuclear Technical Engineer to deliver independent safety and technical advice for MoD submarine projects. The role requires knowledge of Naval Reactor Plants, safety cases, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will work in INA team, with training provided, and a flexible hybrid UK working pattern. We value integrity, safety, and delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 6) in Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• Membership of a professional institution desirable.
• Knowledge or operational experience of the Naval Reactor Plant desirable.
• Knowledge of safety cases (structures and function).
• Familiarity with NRPA NSMAs, DSA02-DNSR, ONR SAPs.
• Clear, concise technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing authoritative advice to MoD through safety and technical assessments.
• Co-ordinating advice/output across a range of relevant technical disciplines.
• Supporting collaborative meetings with MoD and their contractors.
• Working according to the best applicable safety, technical and regulatory standards to support agreed programmes.
• Working in accordance with business requirements for health, safety, environment, and security, as well as seeking continuous improvements in all aspects of work.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Nuclear safety knowledge

Safety case understanding

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Amentum, a leader in defence and technology, seeks a Nuclear Technical Engineer to deliver independent safety and technical advice for MoD submarine projects. The role requires knowledge of Naval Reactor Plants, safety cases, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will work in INA team, with training provided, and a flexible hybrid UK working pattern. We value integrity, safety, and delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.