Senior Radiation Physicist – Hybrid, Shielding & Safety

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Radiation Physicist in Barrow-in-Furness to conduct critical radiological safety assessments and develop innovative radiation detection systems. This role requires a degree in a relevant scientific field and experience in radiation physics or nuclear engineering. Candidates will benefit from a flexible working environment and a range of employee benefits, including a pension scheme and health plans. Closing date for applications is January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Must have demonstrable experience in radiation physics.
• Experience with ALARP justifications preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Radiation physics knowledge

Nuclear engineering knowledge

Experience with radiological safety assessments

Knowledge of radiation transport methods

Education

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

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Senior Radiation Physicist in Barrow-in-Furness to conduct critical radiological safety assessments and develop innovative radiation detection systems. This role requires a degree in a relevant scientific field and experience in radiation physics or nuclear engineering. Candidates will benefit from a flexible working environment and a range of employee benefits, including a pension scheme and health plans. Closing date for applications is January 5, 2026.