Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit!
As a Core Design Physicist, you will analyse and optimise the reactor core and associated systems. This involves building detailed models of the core, interpreting results, and providing critical insights to guide design decisions across disciplines such as Reactor Physics, Thermal Hydraulics, Fuel Performance, and Criticality. Your work will play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge reactor design. Your mission: Core Modeling:
Build detailed models of the reactor core to analyze and interpret results for informed design decisions. Health, Safety, and Environment:
Ensure all work complies with corporate, business, and legislative health, safety, and environmental requirements. Export Control Awareness:
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to Export Control regulations. Team Integration:
Collaborate effectively within a project team, including partnerships with external partners and suppliers. Planning and Organization:
Demonstrate strong skills in planning and organizing to manage activities and deliverables efficiently. Work Package Delivery:
Successfully deliver work packages to meet milestones. Internal Milestones:
Achieve regular internal deliverables and participate in gated reviews to ensure project progress. Team Support:
Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to junior staff members. Technical Assurance:
Oversee technical checking to maintain the highest quality standards in project deliverables. Why Join the Community of Switchers? Over 55 years in nuclear engineering. Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies. Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses. Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities. 70% of our managers are promoted internally! Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week. MY PROFILE
Degree Qualified:
A strong academic background with an MSc in Nuclear Engineering or Nuclear Reactor Physics (or equivalent, relevant work experience). Compliance Expertise:
Chartered Physicist or working towards Chartership with an accredited body. Nuclear Experience:
Strong background in reactor physics, nuclear sector, or other regulated industries. Core Design Knowledge:
Proficient in reactor core modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques. Regulatory:
Familiarity with UK Health and Safety regulations, safety systems, and criticality safety assessments. Technical Tools:
Skilled in using advanced physics modeling and analysis software. Security:
BPSS and SC required. Travel Ready:
Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK. Global Impact:
Support major UK and international Nuclear Clients with key work packages.
Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation! We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future. ARE YOU A PROSPECTIVE OR RECENT GRADUATE?
Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects. Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy! DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMME #J-18808-Ljbffr
Assystem, one of the world's leading independent nuclear engineering companies, is committed to accelerating the energy transition. We see ourselves as an activist in the development of nuclear energy, convinced that it is an essential part of the fight against climate change. 7,500 switchers, spread in 12 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East are working every day to make the energy switch by accelerating the development of nuclear and renewable energies, power grids, clean hydrogen projects and low-carbon transport. We design and supervise major projects through our engineering activities and accelerate our customers' digital transformation. We also develop new solutions to build faster and improve the performance of complex infrastructures. 55 years of experience have made Assystem a key partner of the world's largest industrial groups: CEA, EDF, ENEC, Enedis, Engie, Framatome, ITER, K.A. CARE, Naval Group, NICDC, Orano, RATP, Rolls Royce, Royal Commission, Sellafield, SGP, SNCF... Assystem is ranked in the Top 3 companies in the nuclear energy sector.
