Nuclear Graphite Engineer — FEA & Structural Integrity

PAE Government Services Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 336,000 - 466,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance program

Parental programmes

Professional development reimbursement

Matched funding for volunteering

Charitable donations

Job summary

Amentum in the UK is seeking an experienced nuclear graphite engineer to support life extension of the AGR fleet and develop a broader client base. You will join the Structural Analysis and Assessment Team, delivering solutions across mathematics, physics, structural and mechanical engineering, and software tools.

The role offers opportunities for career development and leadership, with collaboration with universities and a hybrid working pattern with some days at home and others in Warrington,

Qualifications

• Degree in any numerate scientific or engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with nuclear graphite and the effects of irradiation.
• Experience of using FEA software packages, e.g., ABAQUS.
• Proficiency in computer programming, ideally in Python and Fortran.
• Confident organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable analytical skills, able to interpret results, relating them to the real world and presenting them clearly to key stakeholders.
• Ability to write well-structured reports that present clear arguments.

Responsibilities

• Using finite-element analysis (FEA) and other methods to model critical components of a nuclear reactor.
• Discussing and developing bespoke engineering solutions with colleagues and customers.
• Technical delivery of several projects relating to nuclear graphite.
• Interfacing with customers throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Producing high-quality technical reports.
• Checking the work of other team members.
• Assisting in maintaining and developing the technical capability and knowledge of the team.
• Representing the business in technical meetings and at conferences.
• Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders; including universities to drive innovation and delivery.

Job description

Amentum in the UK is seeking an experienced nuclear graphite engineer to support life extension of the AGR fleet and develop a broader client base. You will join the Structural Analysis and Assessment Team, delivering solutions across mathematics, physics, structural and mechanical engineering, and software tools.

The role offers opportunities for career development and leadership, with collaboration with universities and a hybrid working pattern with some days at home and others in Warrington,