OverviewJoin to apply for the Nuclear Graphite Engineer role at Amentum.About The OpportunityWe are looking to recruit an experienced nuclear graphite engineer to help support life extension of the current AGR fleet of nuclear stations and to continue to develop and deliver a strategy for expanding the client base beyond the traditional customers. As part of the team, you will be delivering important solutions to real problems, meeting the UK energy demands and carbon emissions targets.Key responsibilitiesUsing finite-element analysis (FEA) and other methods to model critical components of a nuclear reactor.Discussing and developing bespoke engineering solutions with colleagues and customers.Technical delivery of several projects relating to nuclear graphite.Interfacing with customers throughout the lifecycle of a project.Producing high-quality technical reports.Checking the work of other team members.Assisting in maintaining and developing the technical capability and knowledge of the team.Representing the business in technical meetings and at conferences.Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders, including universities to drive innovation and delivery.What You’ll NeedDegree in any numerate scientific or engineering discipline.Familiarity with nuclear graphite and the effects of irradiation.Experience of using FEA software packages, e.g., ABAQUS.Proficiency in computer programming, ideally in Python and Fortran.Confident organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.Reliable analytical skills, able to interpret results, relating them to the real world and presenting them clearly to key stakeholders.Ability to write well-structured reports that present clear arguments.Desirable but not essentialExperience with ASME III Division 5 design codeFamiliarity of prospective new reactor designsFracture mechanics backgroundOur CultureOur values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesDefense and Space ManufacturingNoted: This description focuses on the Nuclear Graphite Engineer role and related responsibilities and qualifications. It excludes external job alerts and unrelated postings. #J-18808-Ljbffr