Nuclear Severe Accident Analysis Opportunities

Overview

Severe accident analysis engineer for submarine nuclear reactors

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• verification
• validation
• technical delivery
• design requirements
• radiological assessment

Tasks

-Identifying and managing risks and opportunities within the scope of technical work packages. -Undertake verification and validation activities of severe accident codes and models. -Working with the Group Leader to establish commitments, budget and targets for the delegated projects and to provide regular updates on progress in line with business requirements. -Monitoring of progress on task activities and reporting against the baseline plan. -Being directly responsible for the delivery of highly specialised technical work packages in support of the submarine programme using cutting edge tools and methods, collaborating with other technical areas to deliver successful outcomes. -Derive design requirements for reactor containment structures and associated components under severe accident conditions. -Assess radiological consequences in support of safety cases and meeting regulatory requirements such as REPPIR. -Support our enterprise partners through bespoke severe accident assessments of our existing and future products.

Requirements

• collaboration
• communication
• analytical
• nuclear physics
• thermal hydraulics
• relevant degree

What You Bring

-A willingness to learn from others and collaborate to achieve wider goals. -The ability to communicate effectively with any audience, quickly establishing credibility and buy-in. -An analytical mindset, critical thinking and attention to detail. -Experience in nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics or heat transfer. -A strong academic background with a relevant degree (undergraduate, masters, or PhD) in engineering, physics or a scientific subject.

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Benefits

-Cycle to Work scheme. -Generous holiday and additional holiday allocation. -Employee support assistance. -Pension plan, Rolls-Royce will contribute up to 12% into your pension pot. -Employee discounts. -Training and development opportunities. -Share schemes. -Company Bonus. -Paid overtime

About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-security check (sc) clearance required without caveats -uk nationality required; dual nationals undergo additional scrutiny