Lead Engineer – Core Design And Performance

Rolls-Royce SMR

Base: £57,600-£74,500; bonus: up to 12.5%; benefit...
Strong understanding of pwr design
Experience with nuclear safety regulations
Expertise in physics analysis tools like cms s5
The role involves leading the development of core modelling methodologies and ensuring the SMR reactor core meets all design and safety limits

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the development of core modelling methodologies and ensuring the SMR reactor core meets all design and safety limits.
  • Candidates must possess strong Python skills for pre- and post-processing alongside expertise in physics analysis tools such as VIPRE and CTF.
  • The position offers a salary between £57,600 and £74,500 with benefits including a 12% employer pension contribution and up to 12.5% performance bonus.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the development of core modelling methodologies and ensuring the SMR reactor core meets all design and safety limits.

Salary

Base: £57,600-£74,500; Bonus: Up to 12.5%; Benefits: 12% employer pension, 28 days holiday, BUPA insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong understanding of PWR design
  • Experience with nuclear safety regulations
  • Expertise in physics analysis tools like CMS S5
  • Strong Python skills for pre-post processing
  • Masters in Nuclear Engineering or Physics

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership of complex technical workstreams
  • Experience influencing regulators and clients
  • Collaboration with external research organisations
  • Proven coaching of junior analysts

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree in Nuclear Engineering or Physics
  • Experience in reactor physics and thermal hydraulics analysis
  • Knowledge of UK safety case practices and E3S regulations
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance required

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