Job Title

: Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Location

: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

£60,000 + depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

Overseeing and authoring nuclear substantiation documentation to support the site safety case.

Reviewing calculations & analysis work.

Supporting periodic review of safety.

Taking ownership of deliverables and demonstrating a high level of autonomy.

Providing support for the implementation of substantiation requirements.

Working closely with Human Factors, Site Safety Case, and Engineering Authority Teams.

Supporting the development of other Nuclear Substantiation team members.

Collaborating with the wider business on Nuclear substantiation related activities.

Your skills and experiences:

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Essential:

Experience of Nuclear Safety or Safety Case Analysis.

Experience in Nuclear, other high hazard, or highly regulated industry.

Ability to produce high-quality technical reports.

Determined in driving all deliverables associated activities through due process.

Excellent stakeholder management.

Desirable:

Broad understanding of multiple engineering disciplines.

Chartered Engineer from the Engineering Council and a member of a relevant professional body.

Degree qualified in a STEM subject.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Engineering – Nuclear Substantiation team:

You will be joining a key team with great development opportunities both in technical and managerial streams. The team offers involvement in the design substantiation and safety justification of assets and facilities spanning mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines, along with finite element analysis and simulation using cutting-edge tools and techniques.

This involves regular interaction and joint work with Engineering Authority, Site Specialist Engineers, Site Safety Case, Human Factors, Boat Services, and Boat Build functions, delivering a diverse scope.

This interaction offers development opportunities through formal secondments and informal collaboration to suit your career aspirations.

Whether you are an experienced Principal Engineer or an aspiring Senior Engineer, there could be an exciting opportunity at BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals. If you have a health condition that may affect your assessment performance, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on your background, previous roles, or place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date:

16th July 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

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