Principal Naval Architect

BAE Systems; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior/Principal Naval Architect to join their Vehicle Control team across Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. You will model submarine manoeuvring performance from concept to in-service support, with emphasis on robust, safe naval platforms.

Responsibilities include developing, verifying and validating hydrodynamic models using test data, collaborating with naval architects and enterprise partners, and supporting hydrodynamic sea trials to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamics and manoeuvring principles.
• Experience with modelling and data analysis for marine vessels.

Responsibilities

• Analyse submarine manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support.
• Develop, verify and validate mathematical manoeuvring models using test data.
• Collaborate with Naval Architecture teams and enterprise partners to deliver safe submarine solutions.
• Support hydrodynamic sea trials and related testing.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrodynamics

Mathematical modelling

Team collaboration

Education

Naval Architecture degree

Tools

Modelling tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive

Who we are: Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What youll be doing:

You will be conducting the analysis and evaluations of submarine platform 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.

Core duties:

• You will have gained prior experience within the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
• You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
• You will need to hold a degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have relevant equivalent experience

The Vehicle Control Team:

As a Principal or Senior Naval Architect in the Vehicle Control team, you will work with experts across Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team on major, complex submarine design and build programmes, delivering advanced platforms for the Royal Navy