Senior Nuclear Code Validation Engineer (Hybrid UK)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Engineer – Analysis Code Validation to work in a hybrid model across Derby, Manchester, or Warrington. This role involves leading a team to validate thermal hydraulic analysis codes critical for nuclear safety. Candidates should possess strong fluid dynamics understanding and must have experience with analysis software like RELAP and Python. The role offers a salary between £48,000-£63,000 based on experience along with a performance-related bonus and various benefits.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

£2,200 benefits allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience applying structured, methodical approaches to analysis.
• Hands-on experience with fluids and thermal analysis software.
• Ability to develop Python-based analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to produce analysis for the safety case.
• Perform uncertainty quantification and sensitivity studies.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermal processes

Python programming

Analysis report writing

Verification and validation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

RELAP

FLOMASTER

VIPRE

CTF

GOTHIC

Job description

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Engineer – Analysis Code Validation to work in a hybrid model across Derby, Manchester, or Warrington. This role involves leading a team to validate thermal hydraulic analysis codes critical for nuclear safety. Candidates should possess strong fluid dynamics understanding and must have experience with analysis software like RELAP and Python. The role offers a salary between £48,000-£63,000 based on experience along with a performance-related bonus and various benefits.