Senior Physicist Consultant

PAE/Amentum

Birchwood, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Criticality and radiation shielding assessment
Reactor plant physics analysis
Independent nuclear safety assurance
The role involves providing independent nuclear safety and technical assessment for nuclear submarine propulsion plants and civil nuclear sectors

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing independent nuclear safety and technical assessment for nuclear submarine propulsion plants and civil nuclear sectors.
  • Candidates will perform assurance activities including physics trails, testing, and formal safety case assessments presented to committees.
  • The company offers a supportive culture with a focus on work-life balance, flexibility, and ethical excellence in science and security.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing independent nuclear safety and technical assessment for nuclear submarine propulsion plants and civil nuclear sectors.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Criticality and radiation shielding assessment
  • Reactor plant physics analysis
  • Independent nuclear safety assurance
  • Safety case technical assessment
  • Physics analysis codes usage

Nice-to-have

  • Submarine reactor design experience
  • Civil reactor design background
  • UK regulatory environment knowledge
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Flexible working arrangements

Key Requirements

  • Experience in criticality safety analysis
  • Knowledge of UK Regulatory and Assurance Environment
  • Background in shielding and radiological safety case development

Work Rights

Not specified

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