Fluid Dynamics Engineer

BAE Systems Canada; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Canada is seeking a Fluid Dynamics Engineer for a key role based in Barrow-in-Furness. This full-time, onsite position involves conducting CFD analysis, collaborating with engineering teams, and requires a relevant degree. The company supports diversity and offers competitive benefits alongside a strong career progression path.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Relocation support

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience using CFD modelling software such as Star-CCM+, Ansys Fluent or Open Foam.
• Fundamental understanding of Fluid Dynamic principles and modelling methodologies.
• Degree in relevant technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational fluid dynamic analysis evaluation of submarine platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative submarine solutions.
• Validate CFD predictions of submarine performance.

Skills

CFD modelling software

Fluid Dynamic principles

Mathematical modelling

Education

Degree in Fluid Dynamics

Degree in Naval Architecture

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Tools

Star-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

Open Foam

Job description

Job Title: Fluid Dynamics Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This role is a full time, on site position

Salary: From £35,802 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct computational fluid dynamic analysis evaluation of submarine platforms
• CAD Modelling, Meshing, CFD post processing and authoring technical reports/ presentations
• Utilise a range of numerical modelling methodologies to assess submarine platform performance
• Collaborating with naval architects, systems teams, manoeuvring and control teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative submarine solutions
• Validating CFD predictions of submarine performance using alternative mathematical/computational methods and physical model testing

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree in Fluid Dynamics, Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical, Mathematics, Physics or other technical discipline
• Experience using CFD modelling software such as Star-CCM+, Ansys Fluent or Open Foam
• Fundamental understanding of Fluid Dynamic principles and Modelling methodologies

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Hydrodynamic Design principles

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 External Fluid Dynamics team:

By joining us in the team, you will help to support multiple submarine programs including the production and build stages and covering the entire design cycle.

You will be supporting our CFD modelling which typically aims to analyse system level or whole boat performance and may include external flow, powering, resistance, signature performance, optimisation, multiphase, waves or motion. You will have fantastic opportunities for professional career progression towards Consultancy or Management roles. 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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: 15 th July 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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