Safety Engineer - Nuclear & Defence

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for Nuclear Systems Engineering Consultants to support projects across various domains like Nuclear and Defence. The successful candidate will engage in system design development and safety consultancy while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in the nuclear sector, alongside strong communication skills. The role offers hybrid working options and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Well-being hub and initiatives

Hybrid working up to 70%

Access to digital learning platforms

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the nuclear sector is required.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. ONR regulations) is important.
• Experience in multi-discipline engineering contexts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop system design for Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
• Work on safety engineering consultancy for new systems.
• Engage in system integration and software development.

Skills

Understanding of nuclear physics

Design Development

Clear communication skills

Adaptability to evolving technologies

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-related field

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

• 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 equity and 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 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.