Principal Engineer / Nuclear Safety

BAE Systems, Ulverston, Cumbria

Principal Engineer / Nuclear Safety

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BAE Systems, Ulverston, Cumbria

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 121c1f3b2cf94195964cc9f47cde64bb

Full Job Description

  • Supporting or lead Nuclear Safety Engineering activities for the Astute and Dreadnought programme, including resolution of emergent issues during the Build and Commission of the Naval Reactor Plant using application of common Safety Engineering techniques where appropriate
  • Act as the Intelligent Customer for documentation, advice, services concerning the Naval Reactor Plant and safety case provided to the company
  • Developing sound technical solutions to issues arising during construction and commissioning of the Naval Reactor Plant
  • Authoring inputs to the Office of the Chief Engineer advising on the compliance of the as built Naval Reactor Plant against design, build and commissioning requirements in support of entry in nuclear build phases
  • Carry out nuclear safety assessment of the impact of changes to, and deviations from, the Naval Reactor Plant design intent
  • Liaising with both internal and external customers as required ensuring that their requirements are adequately supported and that their needs are fully considered and incorporated where appropriate and agreed

    Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as Engineering of Physical Science
  • Understanding of the design, build, commissioning, and operation of Reactor Plant systems
  • Demonstrable competence of technical report writing
  • Desirable:
  • Engineering experience in design and build of systems, including and understanding of the role that safety and quality play
  • Ability to lead engineering investigations, including Root Cause Analysis
  • The ability to constructively challenge and influence others, whilst putting forward clear, concise and credible reasoning to support judgements

    Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

    You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.