Graduate Naval Architecture Engineer

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Graduate Submarines Naval Architect Engineer to work on advanced submarine projects. This role involves collaborating with military stakeholders, participating in design groups, and providing engineering support for various submarine programs. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Marine Technology or a related field and have a passion for naval architecture. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Relocation support

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Expected to have a 2.2 in Marine Technology, Naval Architecture or related fields.
• Ability to work closely with MOD and various stakeholders.
• Skills in stability and manoeuvrability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define engineering requirements.
• Participate in design working groups.
• Support delivery teams across submarine programs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Marine design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Technology or related fields

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Submarines Naval Architect Engineer

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer relocation support packages for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you'll be doing

• Working closely with the MOD and other external stakeholders to agree and understand engineering and design requirements.
• Participating in various design working groups with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders (e.g. MOD, QinetiQ, Rolls Royce and other suppliers) to design the form of the hull and other hydrodynamic aspects.
• Undertaking a range of analyses and calculations (e.g. relating to stability and manoeuvrability).
• Providing delivery teams across all submarine programmes (Astute, Dreadnought and SSNA) with guidance and support in matters related to naval architecture.
• Supporting activities to ensure the timely delivery of submarines to the Royal Navy.

Benefits

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

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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.

Qualifications

• As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Technology, Naval Architecture, Small Craft Technology, and Offshore Engineering. Related fields include Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture with High Performance Vehicles, or Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering. Ship Science, with honours in Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Naval Engineering, or Yacht and Small Craft.

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026

Length of contract: Permanent contract