Senior Radiation Physicist – Hybrid, Shielding & Safety

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Radiation Physicist to conduct radiological safety assessments and develop radiation detection systems. This role involves assessing radiation damage to electronics, alongside ensuring the correct design of shielding systems. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and demonstrate experience in nuclear engineering and radiological assessments. The company offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellness benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in radiation physics and nuclear safety.
• Familiarity with radiological assessments and ALARP justifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiological safety assessments for various projects.
• Assess the risk of radiation damage to electronic systems.
• Develop and deploy radiation detection systems efficiently.
• Ensure systems engineering design of the shielding systems is completed.

Skills

Radiation physics knowledge

Nuclear engineering experience

Radiological safety assessments

ALARP justifications

Radiation transport methods

Education

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

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Radiation Physicist to conduct radiological safety assessments and develop radiation detection systems. This role involves assessing radiation damage to electronics, alongside ensuring the correct design of shielding systems. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and demonstrate experience in nuclear engineering and radiological assessments. The company offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.