Naval Architect

Gold Group; Almondsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering firm is seeking an experienced Naval Architect to join their team in a hybrid role based in Bristol. The successful candidate will work on complex ship design and build projects, contributing to innovative submarine solutions. Essential qualifications include experience in naval architecture, strong hydrodynamic principles, and a relevant degree. The salary range is £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms.
• Development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models.
• Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes.
• Collaboratively working with other teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Supporting hydrodynamic sea trials.

Skills

Ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling

Hydrodynamic principles

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Aeronautical Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Job description

Job Title: Naval Architect

Location: Bristol - Hybrid

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Our client, an established marine engineering firm, require an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities)

Positions are available from Senior to Principal level, with salary reflecting responsibility & seniority.

Within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge vessels to customers around the world.

What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Naval Architect will include:

• Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support
• Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data
• Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
• Working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
• Collaboratively working with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions
• Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
• Physical testing experienceChartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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