Principal Naval Architect

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to work on exciting submarine projects. This role involves direct engagement in design and support activities throughout the product life cycle, making it a significant opportunity for career advancement. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in naval architecture and ship design, along with a commitment to high standards and innovation.

Benefits

Overtime

Private Healthcare

14% Pension

25 Days Holiday

Free Shares

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
• Eligibility for UK SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design the world's most advanced submarine.
• Support sea trials and commissioning activities.
• Conduct research and development for naval capabilities.

Skills

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics

Analytical Skills

Advanced Numeracy

Seamanship

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

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As a Principal Naval Architect you will have the chance to work on naval platforms at all stages of the product life cycle from early design to build support and commission.

The Naval Architecture Department comprises teams specialising weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics, design and development.

What the role of the Principal Naval Architect entails:

Some of the main duties of the Principal Naval Architect will include:

• Designing the world’s most advanced submarine
• Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship & outfit, infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK
• Supporting with sea trials, inclining experiments and other commissioning activities for multiple vessel classes
• Undertaking research and development activities to develop world leading capabilities

What experience you need to be the successful Principal Naval Architect:

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status
• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance – UK Eyes Only
• Degree in Naval Architecture
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
• Previous experience working on defence projects

Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare,14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!