Lead Operability & Crewing Engineer | Naval Ship Design

Navantia Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Job summary

Navantia Group is seeking a Principal Operability and Crewing Engineer in Bristol, focusing on naval design missions. This role will lead strategies across multiple ship design programmes, contributing to innovative concepts and ensuring operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in naval operations and hold a degree in Engineering. The position includes a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in naval operations and/or naval ship design.
• Experience developing crewing models and workload assessments.
• Ability to influence across disciplines and translate operational needs into clear engineering requirements.
• Eligibility for BPSS; the ability to obtain SC may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operability and crewing/operator strategy across multiple ship design programmes.
• Develop CONOPS and run operational vignette workshops.
• Define user-centred, mission-focused requirements.
• Champion crew reduction/elimination concepts.
• Support safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Naval operations

Naval ship design

Automation and digital technologies

Influencing across disciplines

Education

Degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Human Factors)

Job description

Navantia Group is seeking a Principal Operability and Crewing Engineer in Bristol, focusing on naval design missions. This role will lead strategies across multiple ship design programmes, contributing to innovative concepts and ensuring operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in naval operations and hold a degree in Engineering. The position includes a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.