Graduate Submarines Radiation Physics Barrow Cumbria September 2024

Job Title       Graduate Radiation Physics and Shielding 

Location      Barrow (Cumbria)

BAE do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected, on our Graduate Programme, you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.

Salary         £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus 

Do you want to help ensure that people safely build, test, commission, and operate the UK fleet of nuclear submarines (Astute, Dreadnought and SSNA [the replacement for the Astute class of submarine])?  Do you want to be involved in the design and validation of cutting edge radiation shielding systems and technologies on board Dreadnought and SSNA class submarines? Would you like to apply your degree as part of a specialist team bridging the gap between physics and engineering?  If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then we want to hear from you.

What you will be doing
As a radiation physics and shielding graduate, you will work within an exciting specialist team.  As part of this team, you will be involved in the design, simulation, testing and validation of new radiation shielding technology, as well as supporting the planning and conduction of on board radiation measurement activities during the commissioning phase of all current, new and future classes of nuclear submarine. You will also have the opportunity to get involved at all stages of the Submarine’s lifecycle, from concept design through to commissioning activities.

We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and support groups (called employee resource groups) which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role. To ensure we retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning and a portfolio of high potential development programmes.  We are also fully committed to supporting graduates to work towards professional registration and Chartership with a range of professional institutes (e.g. the IET and IMechE).  Our graduate scheme is accredited with a number of different professional institutes, which means that we have demonstrated high standards of delivery and support. 

Our mission is to build a strong, diverse, adaptable, and high performing work force that will develop and grow our future business. We believe that everyone has talent, and at the heart of our talent management approach our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s top employer in the defence and security sector for valuing diversity and inclusion. Accelerated development will be offered to those who have the aspiration, ability, and performance to fulfil roles that are critical to our future success. Using The Future Talent Programme, we select high potential graduates and provide them with further tailored development opportunities. 

Specific activities could include:
•    Designing on board radiation shielding systems which comply with build requirements (e.g. levels of radiation present outside of the nuclear reactor compartment).
•    Analysing and planning experiments to support system approval (e.g. determining whether the radiation shielding system on the submarine is fit for purpose)
•    Supporting the design optimisation process so that radiation shielding technology and systems are effective at protecting people who build, test, commission and operate nuclear submarines;
•    Assessing the impact of proposed submarine design changes on the effectiveness of radiation shielding systems and providing advice and guidance to other teams.
•    Producing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions (e.g. will using a particular material on the submarine have a negative impact on the effectiveness of radiation shielding on board the submarine).
•    Developing models and code (e.g. PIC and Monte Carlo) to support the design and verification of radiation shielding.
•    Developing novel radiation detector sensors and systems to better support the building, testing and commissioning of nuclear submarines
•    Conducting research into the area of radiation damage to electronics to inform and support boat design.

Skills
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics or Maths.

Benefits
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.   

Team 
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding work that truly makes a difference. And as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realize your true potential.  

Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Physics or Maths.