Naval Architect

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Naval Architects to join their team at Portsmouth Naval Base. In this role, you will conduct structural analyses, design ship modifications, and support the Royal Navy's surface fleet. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to naval architecture projects that shape the future of warship support. The company promotes a flexible working environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic field, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Lifestyle discounts

Green car schemes

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Naval Architecture or related field is essential.
• Experience with ANSYS and naval architectural software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural and stability analyses using specialized software.
• Design ship modifications and provide technical analysis for drydocking.

Skills

ANSYS Finite Element Analysis

Naval Architecture

Paramarine

AutoCAD

Inventor

Education

MEng in Naval Architecture / Marine Technology / Ship Science

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

CAD Software

Job description

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Location:

Portsmouth Naval Base. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

Competitive subject to skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Conducting structural analyses using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software and theoretical methods
2. Conducting stability analyses using Paramarine naval architecture software
3. Participating in inclining experiments of naval ships and completing post-experiment analysis
4. Designing ship modifications and capability upgrades
5. Undertaking technical analysis for drydocking of ships
6. Providing expertise for the through-life maintenance and support of ships
7. Consulting on naval base facilities requiring naval architecture knowledge
8. Participating in activities including concept upgrade design, detailed design, support to build, delivery, and in-service support for surface ship platforms and naval base facilities

Your skills and experiences:

1. Qualified to degree level, MEng in Naval Architecture / Marine Technology / Ship Science is essential
2. Experience with structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench is desirable
3. Familiarity with naval architectural software, preferably PARAMARINE, is desirable
4. Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor is desirable

Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a range of flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, green car schemes, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Naval Architects Team:

Would you like to help define the future of warship support? We currently have vacancies for Naval Architects at Portsmouth Naval Base.

As a Naval Architect, you will be part of the Design Services Naval Architecture team, providing naval architecture capabilities across various projects and supporting the Royal Navy surface fleet worldwide.

This role offers the chance to work in a critical and challenging environment, with direct involvement with the surface fleet and real-world ship engineering experience.

Work Flexibility:

Our evolving working approach allows flexibility with working hours, including accruing hours and flexible start and finish times, to help balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your assessment performance, discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may affect your eligibility based on nationality, residency, and security clearance requirements.

Closing Date:

6th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications.