Senior Engineer -Nuclear Interface

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role.

Salary: Competitive

As a Senior Nuclear Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our Reactor Plant. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing design documentation and assessing plant design changes.
• Evaluating plant build maturity for entry into subsequent build phases.
• Maintaining the Reactor Plant design intent during build and commissioning.
• Writing and presenting reports on Reactor Plant problem resolution.
• Facilitating program delivery and technical problem-solving through innovative engineering solutions.
• Acting as the Intelligent Customer for Reactor Plant documentation and its safety case.

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering/Physical Science (Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations.
• Previous exposure to the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Ability to take ownership of work streams.
• Proven technical report writing skills.

Desirable:

• Experience justifying design changes, ideally in a Nuclear plant.
• Civil Engineering & Defence/Naval experience.
• Strong presentation skills.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. This includes a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!

Our growing Platform Nuclear Engineering Department covers activities from design safety assurance to innovative problem-solving and improvement projects. Join us and make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional development and career progression. We also provide relocation support packages for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Closing Date: 10th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

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