Naval Architect: Hydrodynamics & Manoeuvring Modelling

Gold Group

Almondsbury

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Gold Group seeks an experienced Naval Architect to join our Bristol-based marine engineering team. The role centers on hydrodynamics and manoeuvring modelling for ships and submarines, from concept design to in-service support, with model testing data underpinning validation.

You will collaborate with enterprise partners and Naval Architect teams to develop modelling capabilities, processes and tools to deliver safe, innovative submarine solutions and robust hydrodynamic analysis.

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect.
Prior experience within the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling.
Strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods.
Hold a degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have relevant equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

You will be conducting the analysis and evaluations of ship manoeuvring performance from concept design to in service support, whilst undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data.
You will be working with enterprise partners to develop modelling capabilities, processes and toolsets, all whilst collaborating with Naval Architect teams and customers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions, while supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials.