Senior Radiation Physicist

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Radiation Physicist

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This role will require a minimum of 3 days on site weekly

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be responsible for conducting radiological safety assessments and evaluating radiation damage risks to onboard electronics
• You will be supporting radiation transport modelling using point kernel and Monte Carlo calculations
• You will develop radiation detection systems and manage systems engineering designs of secondary shielding
• You will be required to provide technical guidance on design changes or defects to maintain safety standards
• You will be developing ALARP justifications to support with engineering decisions and ensuring that radiological risks are minimised to compliant and acceptable levels

Core duties:

• You will need to hold a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
• You will possess demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar
• You are required to have knowledge and/or experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar
• You will need to utilise your knowledge and/or experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)

The Radiation Physics & Shielding team:

Our team designs and validates radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear submarine fleet across three major programmes. We handle shield design, build assessments, metrology, and safety studies, while developing novel detectors and electronics capability. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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.

Closing Date: 12th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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