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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.

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