Senior Engineer - Nuclear Engineering

BAE Systems Canada; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Nuclear Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves reviewing design documentation, ensuring Reactor Plant integrity, and providing engineering solutions. Essential qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and experience in the nuclear industry. The position offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and support for relocation.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Experience with design changes in nuclear plants is desirable.
• Presentation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review design documentation and assess plant design changes.
• Ensure maintenance of Reactor Plant design intent.
• Facilitate programme delivery and technical problem-solving.

Skills

Degree Qualified Engineering/Physical Science discipline

Knowledge of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations

Previous exposure to Engineering Lifecycle

Taking ownership on work streams

Proven technical report writing

Education

Degree in Engineering/Physical Science

Job description

Job Title

Senior Nuclear Engineer

Location

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

Salary: Competitive

Overview

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing design documentation and assess plant design changes
• Assessing plant build maturity for entry into subsequent build phases
• Ensuring maintenance of Reactor Plant design intent during the build and commissioning
• Writing and presenting reports with regards to Reactor Plant problem resolution
• Facilitating programme delivery and technical problem-solving through innovative engineering solutions
• Intelligent Customer for Reactor Plant documentation and its safety case

Your skills and experiences

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree Qualified Engineering/Physical Science discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics or Equivalent Experience
• Knowledge of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations
• Previous exposure to Engineering Lifecycle
• Taking ownership on work streams
• Proven technical report writing

Desirable:

• Experience of justifying design change, ideally on a Nuclear plant
• Civil Engineering & Defence/Naval Experience
• Presentation Skills

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering team

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department is a growing capability covering activities ranging from design safety assurance, engineering/technical problem solving to practical innovation and improvement projects. There is ample opportunity for you to come onboard and make a meaningful impact on the team and professional development and career progression for yourself to build a lasting career with BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 23rd October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

For privacy and compliance, some roles at BAE Systems may be subject to security and export control restrictions. This description contains the information currently available and may be updated without notice.