Principal Radiation Physicist (Askam-In-Furness)
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Job Title
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Job City
Askam-In-Furness
Job State
Cumbria
Job Company
BAE Systems
Job Country
GB
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Radiation Physicist
Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Supervising and conducting analysis and experiments to support system qualification
- Supporting progression of design optimisation
- Producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions
- Direct development of in-house toolsets in support of the department goals
- Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirements
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
- Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering
- Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla
- Understanding of radiation physics
- Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours
- Experience of radiation metrology
- Knowledge of the ALARP principle
Desirable:
- Experience of managing technical projects
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Radiation Physics & Shielding team:
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