Graduate Naval Architect: Ship Design & Stability

Navantia Uk; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Navantia UK invites applications for a Graduate Naval Architect to support basic design, analysis and development of naval and commercial vessels across build, repair and conversion projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assist with stability, weight management, structural evaluations and technical documentation.

You will develop naval architecture knowledge, undertake mentoring and structured development, and progress toward Chartered Engineer status with a UK Engineering

Qualifications

• MEng degree (or expected) in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or related field.
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards, the RINA or equivalent, aiming for Chartered Engineer status.
• Understanding of naval architecture principles: stability, hydrostatics, vessel arrangements and ship structures.
• Ability to learn and adapt to specialist naval architecture and design software packages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain security clearance where required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of naval architecture and ship design solutions for new build, repair, conversion and modernisation projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Support vessel stability assessments including intact and damage stability analyses.
• Attend and support senior naval architects during inclining experiments, surveys and sea trials.
• Assist with weight and centre of gravity calculations and reporting.
• Contribute to trim and stability books and vessel documentation.
• Assist with hull form designs, structural arrangements and general arrangement layouts.
• Produce and maintain drawings, models and documentation using CAD and specialist software.
• Participate in design reviews and meetings, supporting project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Right to work in UK

Security clearance eligibility

Software learning ability

Education

MEng in Naval Architecture/related field

RINA membership or path to Chartered Engineer

Tools

CAD software

Naval architecture software

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Navantia UK invites applications for a Graduate Naval Architect to support basic design, analysis and development of naval and commercial vessels across build, repair and conversion projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assist with stability, weight management, structural evaluations and technical documentation.

You will develop naval architecture knowledge, undertake mentoring and structured development, and progress toward Chartered Engineer status with a UK Engineering