Consultant Engineer - Metrology

Overview

As the subject matter expert for Radiation Measurement, you will advise on test and measurement equipment and approve radiological calibration procedures, including uncertainty analyses for detection and monitoring equipment. You will act as Radiation Protection Supervisor under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, supporting compliance and monitoring designated areas. The role includes oversight of calibration, serviceability, and correct use of radiation monitoring equipment, and management of radioactive sources in line with the Environmental Permitting Regulations.

You will review RDME calibration capability for compliance, provide technical radiological advice, support ISO 17025 accreditation activities, and assist the Chief Engineer with radioactive source permits and radiological safety. The Measurement Quality & Assurance Department provides specialist engineering support, governance, and regulatory assurance. This role is the subject matter expert for radiation metrology and radiological calibration, ensuring traceable calibration of monitoring equipment and supporting radiological safety, permits, and nuclear licence compliance.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

• Advise on test and measurement equipment and approve radiological calibration procedures, including uncertainty analyses for detection and monitoring equipment.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, supporting compliance and monitoring designated areas.
• Oversee calibration, serviceability, and correct use of radiation monitoring equipment; manage radioactive sources in line with Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Review RDME calibration capability for compliance, provide technical radiological advice, and support ISO 17025 accreditation activities.
• Assist the Chief Engineer with radioactive source permits and radiological safety.
• Ensure traceable calibration of monitoring equipment and provide governance and regulatory assurance as part of the Measurement Quality & Assurance Department.

• Master's degree in Physics or an equivalent degree and relevant working experience.
• Good understanding of Radiation Metrology and Calibration.
• Chartered Physicist.

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

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