Safety Engineer - Nuclear & Defence

-; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Manchester is seeking Nuclear Systems Engineering Consultants to support major projects in the nuclear sector. The role includes system design for Small Modular Reactors and safety engineering consultancy. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 2+ years of relevant experience. The firm promotes a collaborative and adaptable work environment with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Well-being initiatives

Hybrid working up to 70%

Access to digital learning platforms

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the nuclear sector.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of working in a multi-discipline engineering context.

Responsibilities

• System design development for Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
• Safety engineering consultancy for new and novel systems.
• System integration and software development for a nuclear facility.

Skills

Nuclear physics understanding

Nuclear safety knowledge

Radiation protection

Clear communication skills

Systems Engineering skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science-related field

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Capella

Siemens Teamcenter

Autodesk AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role

Capgemini Engineering is looking for Nuclear Systems Engineering Consultants to join our rapidly growing team to support one of the UK's leading nuclear organisations. Our portfolio of projects includes work across a variety of domains, including Nuclear (from new build to radioactive waste management), Defence, Aerospace and Rail. Capgemini's Product and Systems Engineering Unit provides Systems Engineering, System Functional Safety Engineering and Software Assurance expertise to help our clients develop and deliver safety-critical systems to meet today's increasingly challenging regulatory needs. Our work is essential in delivering demonstrable safety that satisfies industry regulators and acceptance authorities.

If you want to join us and be involved with projects where your skills and expertise make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. We are collaborative, supportive, hard-working and adaptable, taking pride in the quality of our work and in helping our clients to 'raise their game'.

• system design development for Small Modular Reactors (SMR)
• a system and software development project at a Nuclear facility
• system integration and software development for a submarine command and control subsystem
• safety engineering consultancy for new and novel systems

Your profile

Key skills include:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-related field
• 2 years of experience in the nuclear sector
• Understanding of nuclear physics, nuclear safety, and radiation protection
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks (e.g. ONR regulations)
• Adaptability and willingness to stay updated on evolving nuclear technologies and regulatory requirements
• Systems Engineering: requirements management, system modelling
• Design Development: optioneering, preliminary calculations, design reviews
• Safety: Hazard identification and analysis techniques, such as Functional Failure Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis and SIL determination.
• Experience of working in a multi-discipline engineering context (mechanical, electrical, systems, safety, human factors, security)
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex nuclear concepts to diverse audiences
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and security

Your profile - Desirables

Desirable skills include:

• Master's degree or higher in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience of design development and/or analysis of nuclear fuel handling systems.
• Knowledge and experience of nuclear power plant systems, advanced reactor designs (e.g., SMRs, Gen IV reactors), and waste management.
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical, structural or control & instrumentation applications in the nuclear sector.
• Knowledge and experience of IBM Rational DOORS, Capella, Siemens Teamcenter, Autodesk AutoCAD and Navisworks.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of system and software safety standards such as BS EN 61508, RTCA-DO-178 A/B/C, BS EN 26262, Def Stan 00-55, Def Stan 00-66, BS EN 50128 and the wider safety engineering standards and environments within which they operate.

What you'll love about working here

• Well-being hub and different wellbeing initiatives
• Hybrid working up to 70%
• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Need to know

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.