Principal Naval Architect

ZipRecruiter; Lossiemouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Naval Architect to lead innovative submarine design projects. This role involves applying your expertise in naval architecture to support the UK's largest shipbuilding programs, including the world’s most advanced submarine. You will play a vital role in the lifecycle of submarines, from design to commissioning, while being part of a collaborative and inclusive team. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defense projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Designing the SSN AUKUS submarine.
• Supporting sea trials and commissioning activities.
• Writing and presenting technical reports.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics

Analytical Skills

Seamanship

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Naval Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Frimley, Weymouth, Filton, Portsmouth, or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £45,628+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing the SSN AUKUS, which is now the world’s most advanced submarine.
• Applying your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship, and outfit, infrastructure, or whole boat design to support the UK's largest shipbuilding programmes.
• Supporting sea trials, inclining experiments, and other commissioning activities for multiple submarine classes.
• Undertaking research and development activities to develop world-leading capabilities.
• Writing and presenting technical reports.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.

Desirable:

• Degree in Naval Architecture.
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support.
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills.
• Previous experience working on defence projects.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Naval Architecture team:

As a Principal Naval Architect, you will be a key member of one of the largest and fastest-growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will work on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes to deliver cutting-edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy.

This role offers the opportunity to work on submarines throughout their lifecycle, from early design to build support and commissioning. The department includes teams specializing in weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, maneuvering and control, fluid dynamics, and design and development. Depending on your location, you will work one day a week on-site, with travel to Barrow as needed. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on nationality, place of birth, or previous nationalities. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications.

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