Principal Naval Architect

ZipRecruiter; Swaffham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Naval Architect to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing cutting-edge submarines and applying your expertise in hydrostatics and hydrodynamics to support major UK shipbuilding programs. You'll engage in research and development, write technical reports, and contribute to the lifecycle of submarines from early design to commissioning. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, this position offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a significant impact in naval architecture. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance program

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing the SSN AUKUS, the world’s most advanced submarine.
• Supporting sea trials and commissioning activities across multiple submarine classes.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics

Seamanship

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Job description

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: £45,628 + depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing the SSN AUKUS, the world’s most advanced submarine.
• Applying 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 across multiple submarine classes.
• Engaging in research and development to develop world-leading capabilities.
• Writing and presenting technical reports.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Degree in Naval Architecture.
• Experience in ship design analysis and build support.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Previous experience with defense projects.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work scheme, 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, working on complex submarine design and build projects for the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy.

This role offers the opportunity 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 will work one day a week on-site, with travel to Barrow expected for work commitments. Relocation support packages are available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. If you have a health condition that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit role eligibility based on nationality, previous nationality, and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting levels, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residence.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

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