Principal Naval Architect

Appcast; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Naval Architect to design advanced submarines and support UK shipbuilding programs. The role involves extensive collaboration, research, and development, with opportunities for hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Naval Architecture and relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programs

Cycle2Work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Designing the SSN AUKUS, the world's most advanced submarine.
• Supporting sea trials and commissioning activities.
• Writing and presenting technical reports.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

Job Title: Principal Naval Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Frimley, Weymouth, Filton, Portsmouth, or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: GBP 45,628 + depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Designing the SSN AUKUS, the world's most advanced submarine.
• Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship, and outfit, infrastructure, or whole boat design to support major UK shipbuilding programmes.
• Supporting sea trials, inclining experiments, and other commissioning activities for multiple submarine classes.
• Undertaking research and development activities to develop world-leading capabilities.
• Writing and presenting technical reports.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.

Desirable:

• Degree in Naval Architecture.
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support.
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills.
• Previous experience working on defence projects.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, employee assistance programs, Cycle2Work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Naval Architecture team:

As a Principal Naval Architect, you'll be a key member of one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing Naval Architecture Departments. You'll work on complex ship design and build programs, delivering cutting-edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy.

This role offers opportunities to work on submarines throughout their lifecycle, from early design to build support and commissioning. The department includes teams specializing in weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, maneuvering and control, fluid dynamics, and design and development. Depending on your location, you may work one day a week on-site, with travel to Barrow for work commitments. Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, or previous nationalities. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date: 2nd June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.