Engineer - Radiation Physics & Shielding

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £42,000 – £55,150; bonus/equity: performance...
Hybrid
Radiation physics and shielding analysis
Radiation transport codes (mcnp, attila/attila4mc, scale)
Python-based pre- and post-processing
Deliver radiation physics and shielding analysis packages across the RR-SMR programme, acting as a technical author and reviewer

Job Summary

  • Deliver radiation physics and shielding analysis packages across the RR-SMR programme, acting as a technical author and reviewer.
  • Work closely with design, layout, safety and E3S teams to define analysis requirements, scope work packages and support progressive design development.
  • Benefits include a performance-related bonus, a benefits allowance, pension contributions, and private medical insurance.

Matching Summary

Deliver radiation physics and shielding analysis packages across the RR-SMR programme, acting as a technical author and reviewer.

Salary

Base: £42,000 – £55,150; Bonus/Equity: Performance-related target opportunity; Benefits: 12.5% Benefits Allowance (£2,200 p.a.)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Radiation physics and shielding analysis
  • Radiation transport codes (MCNP, Attila/Attila4MC, SCALE)
  • Python-based pre- and post-processing
  • High-performance computing environments
  • Quality-management practices
  • ALARP principles

Nice-to-have

  • SpaceClaim and Tecplot experience
  • Analysis governance and uncertainty quantification
  • Knowledge of PWR plant design
  • Transferable skills from non-nuclear sectors

Key Requirements

  • BSc in Physics or relevant scientific discipline
  • Experience applying structured analytical methods
  • Ability to define and plan analysis tasks
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
  • Satisfactory DBS check
  • Satisfactory basic financial probity check

Work Rights

Not specified

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