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Principal Radiation Physicist
BAE SystemsDalton-in-Furness, Cumbria🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Leader
Job Description
Principal Radiation Physicist | Dalton-in-Furness, United Kingdom | Hybrid
We're hiring on behalf of a leading global enterprise renowned for its cutting-edge technology solutions in defence, aerospace, and security. This organisation is dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters most, offering a career with purpose and limitless possibilities.
The Role
• Supervise and conduct assessments and experiments to support system qualification.
• Contribute to ongoing design optimisation initiatives.
• Produce and review radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions.
• Direct the development of in-house toolsets to meet departmental objectives.
• Support detailed shielding design, balancing build constraints with system performance.
What You'll Need
• A relevant STEM degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Nuclear Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience using radiation transport codes such as MCNP, MCBEND, or Attilla.
• A strong understanding of radiation physics and its practical applications.
• Proven experience in radiation safety studies and behaviours.
• Experience in radiation metrology.
• Knowledge of the ALARP principle.
What's On Offer
• The opportunity to work on significant projects shaping a safer future for all.
• Lifelong learning and development opportunities.
• A supportive culture where contributions are recognised.
• Relocation support packages may be available.
Apply via Haystack today!
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