Naval Architect

Thomas Search; Gosport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Naval Architect to lead technical projects related to hydrodynamic simulations for ships and submarines. Candidates should possess a BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering and have experience with hydrodynamic model testing. Join a dynamic team to contribute to innovative projects in an exciting and varied field while achieving eligibility for UK government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience leading technical projects in naval architecture.
• Ability to engage in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead technical delivery of hydrodynamic simulations.
• Execute tasks and manage project schedules.
• Track progress and supervise technical delivery teams.
• Deliver technical presentations at external forums.

Skills

Naval architecture

Marine engineering

Hydrodynamic model testing and analysis

Data analysis (e.g. Matlab)

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (Stereo PIV)

Education

BEng / MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Naval Architect

Our client is an international Security and Defence contractor with strong ties to the UK Government.We are looking for enthusiastic marine professionals to help our client deliver their growing portfolio of work.

High-calibre, experienced candidates with a proven track record of naval architecture or marine engineering technical leadership in the commercial or defence sectors should apply.

We are looking specifically for individuals with experience of hydrodynamic model testing and analysis with a positive and dynamic approach who can take ownership of challenging, and varied projects.

Plan and lead the technical delivery of programmes of work, such as hydrodynamic simulations / experiments of ships and submarines in support of design and operation.

Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work.

Work with project managers to track progress, assign tasks and supervise the technical delivery team

Participate in business development activities through engagement with customers and provision of technical delivery plans and resource requirements to the bidding team

Act as a peer or independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work, where suitable

Deliver technical presentations in external forums, such as conferences and customer meetings Essential experience of the Naval Architect :

You will need an excellent understanding of engineering, equivalent to someone who has completed a BEng / MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering

Understanding of marine hydrodynamics, or aerodynamics

Knowledge of data analysis, including experience of programming (e.g. Matlab) is desirable

Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) is desirable

Experience with Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry desirable (Stereo PIV) NB. Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK government security clearance