Physicist

Mirion; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion Technologies is seeking a talented Physicist to join the Physics Team in Warrington. You will work on bespoke non-destructive assay and radiometric systems for nuclear decommissioning, waste management, and international projects.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you may take on a Technical Lead role, providing technical oversight and ensuring delivery against project requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Physics, Applied Physics or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of radiation measurement techniques and radiometric analysis.
• Experience solving technical measurement challenges using laboratory equipment.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with numerical analysis, programming and data handling.
• Excellent communication, organisational and team-working abilities.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) and, where required, DV clearance.
• Radiation transport modelling using tools such as MCNP.
• Nuclear reactor physics, fuel cycle knowledge or radioactive waste management.
• Experience working on nuclear licensed sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physics expertise across customer projects and technical programmes.
• Contribute to the design, development, commissioning and calibration of radiometric assay systems.
• Produce technical documentation, analysis reports, safety documentation and other project deliverables.
• Support tender submissions, proposals and customer-facing technical activities.
• Participate in the development of innovative radiometric techniques and technologies.
• Present technical information at customer meetings, conferences and industry events.

Skills

Physics degree

Radiation measurement

Laboratory analysis

Numerical analysis

Programming

Data handling

Communication

Security clearance

MCNP

Nuclear reactor physics

Nuclear waste management

Nuclear licensed sites

Education

Physics degree or related

Tools

MCNP

Job description

Mirion Technologies is a global leader in radiation detection, measurement and analysis, providing mission-critical solutions that protect people, property and the environment. With operations across Europe, Asia and North America, we combine global expertise with local delivery to support some of the world's most challenging industries.

We are looking for a talented Physicist to join our Physics Team in Warrington. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge radiometric measurement systems and applications that support decommissioning, waste management and nuclear operations across the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

As part of our specialist Physics Team, you will contribute to the design and build of bespoke non-destructive assay (NDA) and radiometric measurement systems for customers operating in the nuclear sector. You will also support measurement services and consultancy projects, applying your expertise to solve complex technical challenges.

Working within multi-disciplinary project teams, you may take on the role of Technical Lead, providing technical oversight and ensuring project requirements are successfully delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physics expertise across customer projects and technical programmes
• Contribute to the design, development, commissioning and calibration of radiometric assay systems
• Produce technical documentation, analysis reports, safety documentation and other project deliverables
• Support tender submissions, proposals and customer-facing technical activities
• Participate in the development of innovative radiometric techniques and technologies
• Present technical information at customer meetings, conferences and industry events

Skills & Experience

• A degree in Physics, Applied Physics or a related discipline
• Knowledge of radiation measurement techniques and radiometric analysis
• Experience solving technical measurement challenges using laboratory equipment
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with numerical analysis, programming and data handling
• Excellent communication, organisational and team-working abilities
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) and, where required, DV clearance
• Radiation transport modelling using tools such as MCNP
• Nuclear reactor physics, fuel cycle knowledge or radioactive waste management
• Experience working on nuclear licensed sites

Why Join Mirion?

Our employees make the difference, that's why we can offer the following:-

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that make a real impact in the nuclear industry
• Collaboration with highly experienced physicists and engineers
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and training within an international group
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

If you're passionate about applying your physics skills to real-world challenges and want to be part of a team delivering innovative solutions to critical industries, we'd love to hear from you.