PSA Nuclear Safety Case Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

At Amentum, we are driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you are passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We are happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity - PSA Nuclear Safety Case Engineer – All Levels (Multiple Locations)

Are you ready to make a real impact in the nuclear industry? Our Safety Case Engineers are at the forefront of ground-breaking projects, working hand-in-hand across the civil nuclear and defence sectors, both in the UK and on a global stage. From next-generation systems and emerging reactor technologies, like SMRs, to ensuring the safe operation of existing nuclear facilities, we cover the full spectrum of the nuclear lifecycle.

The role of a PSA Nuclear Safety Case Engineer is pivotal. Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) forms the backbone of the safety case, demonstrating that risks are maintained at acceptably low levels. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and maintaining nuclear reactors and facilities, optimising safety and reducing risks. Your work will involve crafting and delivering PSA models, delving into data analysis, supporting key decisions on facility design and operations, and presenting your findings through top-tier technical reports.

We are excited to hear from professionals with expertise in the application of PSA related techniques in any of the following areas:

• Fault and event tree analysis
• Quantified risk and reliability assessments
• Reliability data assessment
• Hazard identification assessments
• Internal and external hazard evaluation, including dedicated Hazard PSA assessments, seismic, fire, and flood
• Statistical risk modelling
• System dependency analysis

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Lead the development and implementation of PSA for major nuclear projects
• Perform independent safety assurance reviews
• Work closely with clients to manage PSA model implementation and develop effective safety cases and risk management plans
• Liaising with clients to understand their challenges and developing solutions
• Representing the business in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and other third parties
• Helping to maintain the technical capability/knowledge of the community and mentoring junior team members (as appropriate)

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• A good understanding of PSA principles and experience developing and updating PSA models
• Expertise in the use of PSA tools (Reliability workbench and RiskMonitor)
• Knowledge of ONR and international nuclear standards
• Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience of delivering project tasks against relevant standards and best practices
• A degree (or equivalent demonstrable experience) in a STEM discipline
• Chartered Member of a professional institute (or equivalent demonstrable experience) or working towards either Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional body

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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, low-income 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.