Senior Research Engineer (SRE)-Civil Nuclear Technology Transformation

The Candidate should have civil nuclear sector experience in the following areas – Understanding Strategic challenges and opportunities facing the civil nuclear sector- Including but not exhaustive list-

Modularisation within decommissioning

Leveraging technology adoption

Innovation, Leadership and culture

The Technology Transformation Team provides engineering support in the early stages of our client’s improvement journey, such as maturing new manufacturing processes or novel technologies, improving existing manufacturing operations, or scaling-up production from prototype to full volume.

The Senior Research Engineer (SRE) focusses on the technical leadership of projects and shaping the development of project-related activities across MTC, interfacing with various technology departments and industrial sectors, including highly regulated environments such as the civil nuclear sector.

Typical activities include on-site discovery, manufacturing feasibility studies, process and technology down selection, horizon scanning, maturity assessments and supply chain research.

Main Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership of large client projects and work packages, delivering technical outputs, on time, to budget and following MTC's internal quality & governance practice.

Support business development activities from initial client engagement to line walks, project scoping and proposal writing

Propose and deliver capability improvement/development projects

Represent the team at industry events and across the MTC/HVMC/wider industry

Apply civil nuclear knowledge and experience where relevant, including:Understanding and working within nuclear industry regulations, standards, and quality frameworks (e.g., ONR expectations, nuclear codes and compliance requirements)

Supporting manufacturing and process development aligned to nuclear-grade quality assurance and traceability requirements

Contributing to projects involving nuclear supply chain development, qualification, and capability assessment

Applying best practices in safety-critical engineering, risk management, and design for high-integrity applications

Engaging with stakeholders across the civil nuclear sector to support innovation, technology adoption, and industrial transformation

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Knowledge and Experience

Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Manufacturing engineering experience including operations

Knowledge of basic manufacturing principles

Advanced knowledge in a speciality area (technology or industrial sector)

Knowledge of practical problem-solving tools and techniques

Practical understanding of Project Management principles

Evidence of commercial awareness

Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application.