BAE Systems

Consultant Engineer - Metrology

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Job Title\: Consultant Engineer - Metrology

Location\: Barrow-in-Furness. This role will require full-time, on site attendance

Referral Scheme\: £2000

Grade\: GG12

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing\:

  • 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 the Radiation Protection Supervisor under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, supporting with compliance and monitoring designated areas
  • You will be responsible for overseeing calibration, serviceability and the correct use of radiation monitoring equipment
  • You will be managing radioactive sources in line with the Environmental Permitting Regulations
  • You will be responsible for reviewing RDME calibration capability for compliance and provide technical radiological advice
  • You will be supporting required ISO 17025 accreditation activities and assisting the Chief Engineer with radioactive source permits and radiological safety

Core duties\:

  • You will be required to hold a Master's degree in Physics and/or equivalent working experience
  • You will need to possess a good understanding of Radiation Metrology and Calibration
  • You are required to have gained formal certification as a Chartered Physicist

The Measurement Quality and Assurance Team\:

The Measurement Quality and Assurance Department provides specialist engineering support, governance and regulatory assurance. By joining us in the team, you will be 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.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 9th July 2026