Radiation Physicist

Copello Global; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to join their team in designing and validating radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear-powered submarine fleet. This role involves conducting radiological safety assessments, developing innovative radiation detection systems, and performing complex calculations to ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in relevant fields such as Mathematics or Engineering, along with practical experience in nuclear safety and radiation physics. Join this dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects that play a crucial role in national defense.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Experience in radiation physics, nuclear engineering, or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Conducting radiological safety assessments and risk evaluations.
• Developing and deploying radiation detection systems for submarines.

Skills

Radiation Physics

Nuclear Engineering

Radiological Safety Assessments

ALARP Justifications

Radiation Transport Methods

Technical Communication

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Nuclear Science

Tools

ATTILLA

MCBEND

MCNP

Job description

This range is provided by Copello Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The team is responsible for the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear powered submarine fleet. Engaged across three different submarine programmes in different stages of the engineering lifecycle designing new shields, providing design change assessment into the build programme, and conducting radiation metrology on-board during commissioning. Alongside the primary work you will conduct radiological safety studies for several other areas, design novel radiation detectors and are developing capability in the field of radiation damage to electronics.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting radiological safety assessments
• Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics
• Developing and deploying radiation detection systems
• Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system
• Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations
• Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat
• Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
• Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar
• Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar
• Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)
• Experience of submarine enterprise
• Good technical written and verbal communication

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Science, and Other

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Military and International Affairs