Principal Radiation Physicist

BAE Systems; Kirkby Ireleth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Principal Radiation Physicist. The role involves supervising analysis and experiments for system qualification, supporting design optimisation, and producing radiological safety justifications. The ideal candidate will have a relevant STEM degree and demonstrable experience with radiation transport codes. This position offers competitive salary with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Relevant STEM degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Nuclear Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience with radiation transport codes.
• Experience in radiation safety studies and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and conduct analysis and experiments for system qualification.
• Support design optimisation progression.
• Produce and review radiological safety justifications.

Skills

Radiation safety studies

Radiation physics

Technical project management

Education

Relevant STEM degree in Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MCNP

MCBEND

Attilla

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Radiation Physicist

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising and conducting analysis and experiments to support system qualification
• Supporting progression of design optimisation
• Producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions
• Direct development of in-house toolsets in support of the department goals
• Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Relevant STEM degree in Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Nuclear Engineering
• Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP / MCBEND / Attilla
• Understanding of radiation physics
• Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours
• Experience of radiation metrology
• Knowledge of the ALARP principle

Desirable:

• Experience of managing technical projects