Radiation Physicist

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their team focused on the design and validation of radiation shielding for the UK's nuclear submarine fleet. This role involves conducting radiological safety assessments, developing radiation detection systems, and performing complex calculations to ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear science or engineering, with a passion for contributing to critical national defense projects. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field and knowledge of radiation physics or nuclear engineering.
• Experience with radiological safety assessments and radiation transport methods.

Responsibilities

• Conducting radiological safety assessments and analysing radiation damage risk.
• Developing radiation detection systems and completing systems engineering design.

Skills

Radiation Physics

Nuclear Engineering

Radiological Safety Assessments

ALARP Justifications

Change Management

Technical Communication

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Nuclear Science

Tools

ATTILLA

MCBEND

MCNP

Job description

Job Description

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:

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

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

1. Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
2. Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar
3. Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar
4. Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)

Desirable:

1. Experience of submarine enterprise
2. Change Management experience
3. Good technical written and verbal communication