Senior Engineer -Nuclear Assurance

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!

Salary: Competitive

As a Senior Engineer in Nuclear Assurance, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and safety within our nuclear operations. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Verification & Compliance: Conduct verification and compliance activities on behalf of the Owner of Authorisation Conditions 20 and 27, ensuring adherence to compliance arrangements.
• Documentation: Author and maintain the Compliance Matrix Workbooks and Compliance Verification Plan, while reporting to the Compliance Dashboard.
• Regulatory Support: Facilitate planned internal and external inspections, collaborating closely with NSR&I Advisors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside Quality Assurance, Engineering, Test and Commissioning, and other teams to deliver compliance verification activities.

We’re looking for candidates who bring the following:

• Experience in Nuclear Regulation or Nuclear Compliance.
• Background in heavily regulated industries, such as Oil and Gas.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Engineering & Manufacturing Engineering, or Product Assurance.

At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
• Employee Share Plans: Become a stakeholder in our success.
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Access a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Annual Incentive: You may also be eligible for an annual incentive based on performance.

The PNED team is a diverse group dedicated to delivering nuclear engineering capabilities across multiple reactor plant programs. While your primary focus will be on Authorisation Condition compliance, there are ample opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in nuclear engineering and project activities. Get involved in various stages of the Engineering Lifecycle for a Naval Reactor Plant, from design reviews to build, test, and commissioning activities. Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates across all Submarines roles.

At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. We empower you to reach your full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

6th March 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!

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