Naval Architect

QinetiQ; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Naval Architect to leverage expertise in hydrodynamics to solve customer challenges at its Gosport site. The role involves overseeing engineering activities, conducting hydrodynamic experiments, and contributing to strategic projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong engineering backgrounds, coding skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary project teams required.
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamics necessary.
• Proficiency in coding required, preferably with MATLAB, Simulink, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and technical activities of the programme.
• Deliver hydrodynamic model experiments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Hydrodynamics

Engineering

Coding

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Education

BEng / MEng in Aeronautical Engineering

Naval Architecture

Relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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The Role

As a Naval Architect, you will use your excellent understanding of hydrodynamics and engineering to support our team in solving important customer problems. The work you lead will be strategically significant, allowing us to adapt and deliver mission-critical capabilities while confronting new challenges.

Day-to-day, you’ll oversee strategic areas of the business and provide technical support for hydrodynamic model experiments at QinetiQ’s Haslar facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting engineering and technical activities of the programme
• Delivering hydrodynamic model experiments
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Developing and modifying code for mathematical modelling assessments
• Maintaining high safety and governance standards across projects

Essential experience:

• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamics or related skills
• Proficiency in coding, preferably with MATLAB, Simulink, or Python

Essential qualifications:

• BEng / MEng in Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a relevant engineering discipline

We value diverse backgrounds and education; if you demonstrate the required experience and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

This role is 37 hours per week, based at either our Gosport or Bristol site.

Haslar

Our facilities at Haslar Marine Technology Park include an ocean basin rotating arm and marine towing tank, providing an ideal environment for testing and refining designs. We offer hydrodynamic model testing services for surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new markets globally, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Our success stems from our appetite for innovation and our courage to tackle complex challenges.

Our diverse teams work collaboratively across disciplines, sharing perspectives and linking technologies to solve complex problems in an inclusive environment where you can be authentic and reach your full potential. Visit our website to learn more about our workplace culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with options to purchase additional days
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal for various services
• Support for the Armed Forces community and recognition through awards
• Volunteering opportunities in charities and local communities

Our Recruitment Process

We aim for an inclusive recruitment process that values all candidates. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, inform your Recruiter for adjustments. Some roles require security vetting, which may be transferable if you already hold the necessary clearance. Certain roles may have additional restrictions based on nationality.