Consultant Engineer – Naval Architecture

BAE Systems (New); Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm where you will play a crucial role in enhancing operational excellence for UK Defence. As a Consultant Engineer in Naval Architecture, you will leverage your expertise in Active Vehicle Control Systems and submarine architecture to deliver cutting-edge solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex programs while enjoying a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity. With flexible working arrangements and extensive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the marine engineering field.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Green Car Scheme

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control Systems functionality.
• Proven submarine naval architecture skills with a focus on hydrodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Capture and approve functional requirements for Hydrodynamic Control.
• Deliver coherent functional design for Hydrodynamic Control across systems.

Skills

Active Vehicle Control Systems

Submarine Control Systems

Submarine Naval Architecture

Systems Engineering Principles

Sea Trials

Education

Relevant STEM Degree

Job description

Job Title: Consultant Engineer – Naval Architecture

Location: Barrow-in-Furness.We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experiences

What you’ll be doing:

• Be responsible for the capture and approval of functional requirements for Hydrodynamic Control in accordance with company and programme processes
• Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrodynamic Control and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software
• Manage Define test objectives, scenarios and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, both for system performance and use by the operator
• Provide technical specialist input, reviews and support into projects that are beyond immediate scope
• Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the hydrodynamics design to ensure that the design solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy

Your skills and experiences:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control Systems functionality
• An understanding of submarine control systems – specifically, autopilot algorithms
• Proven submarine naval architecture skills with a specific focus in hydrodynamics, manoeuvring and emergency recovery
• Demonstrable experience of applying systems engineering principles
• Knowledge of sea trials and experience running plans for model testing
• Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Active Vehicle Control team:

By joining us in the team, you will help to play an integral part of delivering and maintaining operational excellence for UK Defence. The team’s innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment. The opportunity will give you a fantastic chance to develop within your career and also be a part of our largest and more complex programmes yet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 21st May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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