Senior Radiation Physicist — Hybrid Role in Shielding

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia for expatriates; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is looking for a Senior Radiation Physicist in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves conducting radiological safety assessments, assessing radiation damage risk to electronics, and developing radiation detection systems. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in nuclear engineering or radiation physics. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, and potential for relocation support. Closing date for applications is 5th January 2026.

Benefits

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Employee share plans

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety, or similar.
• Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods.
• Ability to conduct radiological safety assessments and develop ALARP justifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiological safety assessments.
• Assess radiation damage risk to electronics.
• Develop and deploy radiation detection systems.
• Complete the design of the secondary shielding system.

Skills

Radiation physics knowledge

Nuclear engineering experience

Radiological safety assessments

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field

Tools

ATTILLA

MCBEND

MCNP

Job description

A leading defence company is looking for a Senior Radiation Physicist in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves conducting radiological safety assessments, assessing radiation damage risk to electronics, and developing radiation detection systems. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in nuclear engineering or radiation physics. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, and potential for relocation support. Closing date for applications is 5th January 2026.