Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Kirkby-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization based in Kirkby-in-Furness seeks a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer. The role involves overseeing nuclear substantiation documentation, supporting safety reviews, and collaborating with various teams. Essential qualifications include experience in nuclear safety and a degree in a STEM subject. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear, high hazard, or highly regulated industry is essential.
• Chartered Engineer status and membership of a professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and author nuclear substantiation documentation.
• Review calculations and analysis work.
• Support periodic safety reviews.
• Collaborate with Human Factors and Site Safety teams.

Skills

Nuclear Safety or Safety Case Analysis

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Understanding of engineering disciplines

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job Title: Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: £60,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and authoring nuclear substantiation documentation to support the site safety case
• Reviewing calculations & analysis work
• Supporting periodic review of safety
• Taking ownership of deliverables and demonstrating a high level of autonomy
• Providing support of implementation of substantiation requirements
• Working closely with Human Factors, Site Safety Case and Engineering Authority Teams
• Support in the development of other Nuclear Substantiation team members
• Collaborate with the wider business on Nuclear substantiation related activities

Requirements:

• Essential: Experience of Nuclear Safety or Safety Case Analysis, Experience in Nuclear, other high hazard, or highly regulated industry, Ability to produce high quality technical reports, Dedicated in driving all deliverable associated activities through due process, Excellent stakeholder management
• Desirable: Broad understanding of multiple engineering disciplines, Chartered Engineer from the Engineering Council and a member of a relevant professional body, Degree qualified in a STEM subject

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share plans
• Extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

About the team: You will be joining a key team with some great development opportunities both in the technical and managerial streams. There are opportunities to get involved in the design substantiation and safety justification of a variety of assets and facilities spanning mechanical, civil and structural, and electrical.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.