Senior Radiation Systems Engineer / Radiation Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Radiation Systems EngineerLocation: Milton Park, Abingdon, (OX14)Salary: CompetitiveJob type: Full Time, PermanentThe company was originally established in 2009 to design and develop small spherical tokamaks and compact fusion reactors for a range of applications. Since then they've unlocked a new route to scalable fusion power that is cost-effective and does not require huge infrastructure and capital expenditure. The technology will revolutionise the world's energy production - it will be possible to produce more energy, more cheaply and with fewer harmful side effects (e.g. with no long term nuclear waste or carbon emissions).Their current aim is to accelerate the development of fusion energy by combining two emerging technologies - spherical tokamaks and high-temperature superconductors. The company's innovation has been featured on Channel 4 news, BBC News Click and Reuters news channel and they received a Technology Pioneer Award at the World Economic Forum on 2016. This is the chance to join a fast-growing high technology company with an agile, dynamic team and to tackle the challenge of a lifetime.The Role:The commercialisation of fusion requires that a number of fascinating technical challenges are met. One of these is radiation shielding. The size, and performance, of a spherical tokamak is strongly dependent on reducing the thickness of the shield that protects the superconducting coils from the 14.1MeV fusion neutrons. Provision of a bio-shield is also essential.They are looking for a Radiation Systems Senior Engineer to develop the computational capability of the team as well as playing a key part in solving some of these challenges by applying sound physics and engineering judgement to develop shielding designs which meet the design requirements.Responsibilities:Work with the IT department to develop the capability and capacity of the Radiation Systems computational resourcesAssist in the forward-planning of the Radiation Systems strategy for large-scale radiation transport and radiation effects calculationsManage and develop in-house software toolsDevelop interface software to efficiently transfer 3D CAD and other design information to radiation transport programmesPerform radiation physics computations and simulations in line with project requirementsAdvance the maturity of tokamak Radiation Systems from conceptualisation through to designPresent technical informationWork with a variety of in-house and external resourcesThe Candidate:Essential:Experience of managing or administering a high-performance computational network, preferably in a radiation physics, or similar, contextAdvanced user of Visual Basic, or similar, to write software utilisation tools and macro scriptsExperience and knowledge of radiation transport methodologies, including Monte Carlo, particularly MCNP, deterministic and point kernel techniquesExperience or qualification in nuclear technology physics and/or fusion energyExperience in producing system design descriptions and system interface documentationKnowledge of techniques on how to provide assurance of radiation modelling results through computational and experimental validation and verificationAn ability to communicate effectively to peers and managementA proven track record of solving complex problems in a rigorous, organised fashion through effective planning and reviewComputationally competent in the ability to use radiation transport software efficientlyA proactive and self-reliant approach to work with minimal supervisionExperience of working well in a team of scientists and/or engineers.Desirable:Knowledge of the effects of radiation on materials and Electronic, Electrical and Electro-mechanical (EEE) devicesExperience and working knowledge of a variety of programming languages such as C++, Python, Java and FORTRANIn-depth knowledge of radiation shielding and neutronics, including variance reduction and activation/transmutation methods (FISPACT/ORIGEN)Experience in regulatory interaction, including ALARP justificationsA PhD or MSc (or equivalent) in Nuclear Fusion, or a related subjectProfessionally recognised qualificationsUnderstanding and awareness of intellectual property.Benefits:25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Company pension schemeEligible for company share option scheme after 1 years' serviceCompany bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performancePrivate medical insurance after 3 months servicePlease note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 10 days of submitting, your application then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. However, they may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities.No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Senior Radiation Protection Engineer, Radiation Shielding, Radiation Systems, Nuclear Radiation Engineer, Senior Radiation Engineer, Radiation Engineer may also be considered for this role.