ALTEN is looking for a Radiation Protection Engineer to join our Derby team, supporting critical activities within the Nuclear sector. This role applies advanced nuclear physics knowledge in a high-impact, regulated environment, working closely with multidisciplinary teams on reactor systems, shielding design, and compliance with nuclear safety standards.
What You'll Do
- Perform radiation transport analyses using Monte Carlo and deterministic methods
- Develop and validate shielding designs for nuclear systems and facilities
- Conduct dose rate calculations and radiation protection assessments
- Support ALARA evaluations and regulatory compliance analyses
- Perform neutron and gamma transport modeling for complex geometries
- Execute skyshine, streaming, and activation analyses
- Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal and regulatory review
- Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams
What We're Looking For
- A solid foundation in nuclear or radiation physics
- Experience in radiation shielding, protection, or transport modelling
- Hands-on experience with Monte Carlo simulation codes – ideally MCNP
- Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements and radiological safety standards
- Strong communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent military experience
Nice to Have
- Exposure to Attila4MC or similar deterministic transport software
- Experience in nuclear, power generation, or other safety-critical industries
- Shielding design and optimization
- Radiation protection and dose assessment
- Neutron and gamma transport theory
- Source term development
- Activation analysis
- Regulatory and safety framework knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Technical Stack
- Monte Carlo simulation codes (ideally MCNP)
- Attila4MC or similar deterministic transport software
Team & Environment
You will join our Derby team, working within a multidisciplinary structure on high-impact nuclear projects.
Benefits & Compensation
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Work Mode
This is a remote position based from the Derby area.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
