Principal Radiation Physicist

You will supervise and conduct assessment and experiments to support system qualification, while contributing to ongoing design optimisation. Your role includes producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions and directing the development of in-house toolsets to meet departmental goals. You will also support detailed shielding design, balancing build constraints with system performance requirements.

• You hold a relevant STEM degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Nuclear Engineering
• You have demonstrable experience using radiation transport codes such as MCNP, MCBEND, or Attilla
• You understand radiation physics and its practical application
• You have experience in radiation safety studies and behaviours
• You have experience in radiation metrology
• You possess knowledge of the ALARP principle
  
  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.
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