Lead Naval Architect – Submarine Modelling & Hydrodynamics

BAE Systems; East Hanningfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Naval Architect to join the Vehicle Control team. You will analyse submarine manoeuvring performance from concept through in-service support and help develop robust modelling capabilities with partners.

The role requires a strong hydrodynamics background, a degree in Naval Architecture or related field, and the ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced, safe submarine designs for the Royal Navy.

Qualifications

• Experience in generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling.
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods.
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or relevant equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze submarine platform manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support.
• Develop, verify and validate mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data.
• Collaborate with Naval Architect teams and customers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions.
• Support hydrodynamic sea trials.

Skills

Manoeuvring modelling

Hydrodynamics

Numerical analysis

Education

Naval Architecture

Job description

BAE Systems in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Naval Architect to join the Vehicle Control team. You will analyse submarine manoeuvring performance from concept through in-service support and help develop robust modelling capabilities with partners.

The role requires a strong hydrodynamics background, a degree in Naval Architecture or related field, and the ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced, safe submarine designs for the Royal Navy.