Principal Naval Architect

BAE Systems; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley seeks a Senior/Principal Naval Architect to lead advanced manoeuvring modelling activities from concept design through in-service support.

You will develop, verify and validate mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data, collaborating with naval teams and customers to deliver safe submarine solutions and support hydrodynamic sea trials.

Qualifications

• Experience in generation of ship/submarine manoeuvring modelling.
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods.
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyse submarine platform manoeuvring performance from concept to in-service.
• Develop, verify and validate manoeuvring models using physical model test data.
• Collaborate with enterprise partners to develop modelling capabilities, processes and toolsets.
• Collaborate with Naval Architecture teams and customers to deliver submarine solutions and support hydrodynamic sea trials.
• Support and conduct hydrodynamic sea trials.

Skills

Manoeuvring modelling

Hydrodynamics

Naval Architecture knowledge

Education

Naval Architecture degree

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