Radiation Materials Consultant in Harwell

We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant to oversee the day-to-day running of the Amentum radiation operations, which include a Co‑60 gamma irradiation facility. The position offers opportunities to learn new skills and help solve challenging problems in radiation effects on polymers, materials, electronics, and corrosion.

Responsibilities

• Deploy laboratory/analytical and desk-based capabilities to assess, rationalise and document solutions for polymer and materials science, radiation physics and chemistry problems in the field of irradiated materials assessment, testing, and radioactive waste management, including definition, design of test programmes, and subsequent data analysis and interpretation.
• Use routine access to in-house gamma‑irradiation facility at Harwell Campus to oversee setup and execution of key experiments/tests and enable access to the facility for key stakeholders.
• Promote and adhere to the highest levels of health and safety.
• Participate throughout experimental cycle: design, set‑up, overseeing sample cataloguing, preparation, ongoing monitoring, sample disposal and apparatus dismantling.
• Collect and analyze data, write reports, documenting experimental procedures and outcomes.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Design novel test apparatus to meet specific customer/project requirements.
• Measure radiation dose rates using appropriate dosimetry methods.
• Interact with clients, including facilitating client‑led experiments on site.
• Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and landlord agents.
• Support delivery of projects to agreed timescales and cost.
• Comply with current business, security, environmental and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant physical science or engineering discipline (Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic engineering) or demonstrable equivalent training/experience.
• Experience of experimental work, either during past employment or during degree.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Willingness to work independently at a gamma irradiation facility and obtain required classified worker status.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and its importance.
• Willingness to undergo further (advanced) training, such as First Aider training and eventually becoming a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS).
• Must be able to obtain appropriate security clearances.
• Must be local and able to access the facility at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire on a daily basis.

Additional Information

This role is laboratory‑based and will be predominantly in the lab or office. Some occasional remote work may be possible.

Amentum is committed to the continuing professional development of our staff and offers opportunities to progress technical, project management and commercial capabilities.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

EEO Statement

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, U.S. 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.