Senior Engineer: Core Design & Performance (Hybrid UK)

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm located in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Engineer - Core Design and Performance. In this role, you will develop core physics models and deliver technical assessments to ensure our SMR reactor meets safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a master’s in Nuclear Engineering, and experience in reactor physics with proficiency in Python. This role offers a salary between £48,000 and £62,500 with a range of benefits, including a 12.5% performance-related bonus and a comprehensive pension plan.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Benefits allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in reactor physics and/or thermal hydraulics analysis.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety case development and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine core physics and thermal-hydraulic models.
• Deliver technical analysis across physics and thermal hydraulics.
• Provide technical supervision and informal coaching to junior analysts.

Skills

Proficiency in Python for pre/post-processing analysis scripts

Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Strong planning, organisation, and risk management skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or closely related discipline

Tools

CASMO SIMULATE

S5

VIPRE

CTF

S5K

Job description

A leading nuclear engineering firm located in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Engineer - Core Design and Performance. In this role, you will develop core physics models and deliver technical assessments to ensure our SMR reactor meets safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a master’s in Nuclear Engineering, and experience in reactor physics with proficiency in Python. This role offers a salary between £48,000 and £62,500 with a range of benefits, including a 12.5% performance-related bonus and a comprehensive pension plan.