Graduate Radiation Physics and Shielding Engineer

Job title: Graduate Submarines Radiation Physics and Shielding Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

Within the Radiation Physics and Shielding function, you will support the design and development of radiation shielding systems that meet submarine build requirements and help protect personnel. The role involves analysing data to support system approval, contributing to design optimisation activities, and assessing the impact of proposed design changes on the effectiveness of radiation shielding systems. You will provide technical advice and guidance to a range of stakeholders, produce radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions, and develop computational models and code, including PIC and Monte Carlo methods, to support the design, analysis, and verification of radiation shielding technologies.

Core duties

• Support the design of shielding systems by producing models for radiation transport calculations, ensuring designs meet functional requirements. 
• Perform data analysis of simulation outputs to determine radiological impact of shield design or submarine design changes.   
• Produce clear documentation such as working files, system design documentation, technical memorandums and reports.  
• Perform calculations and analysis to support advice given to other departments and stakeholders. 

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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.

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Physics, Nuclear Technology or Maths.