Naval Architect

Job Title:Naval Architect

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:

• Conducting structural analyses using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software and theoretical methods
• Conducting stability analyses using Paramarine naval architecture software
• Taking part in inclining experiments of naval ships and completing the post-experiment analysis
• Design of ship modifications and capability upgrades
• Undertaking the technical analysis required for drydocking of ships
• Lending expertise to the through-life maintenance and support of ships
• Consulting on naval base facilities which require naval architecture knowledge
• Participating in a wide range of activities including concept upgrade design, detailed design, support to build, delivery and in service support to surface ship platforms and naval base facilities

Your skills and experiences:

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

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Closing Date: 16^th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.