Principal Naval Architect (Weights)

Appcast; Inverkeithing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Naval Architect to lead mass properties data strategy for submarine programmes. The role involves technical leadership, weight management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Mathematics and experience in weight control. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.
• Experience with weight control on large programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mass properties data strategy for submarine programmes.
• Define and manage mass budgets for submarine programmes.
• Conduct Research and Development activities.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Weight Management

Data Manipulation

Education

Degree in Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

VBA

Python

CAD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Naval Architect (Weights)

Location:

Barrow-In-Furness, Brough, Filton, Frimley, Manchester, Portsmouth, Weymouth

Working Arrangements:

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary:

Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the collation strategy for mass properties data to deliver weight and centroid control on multi-billion pound submarine programmes.
• Be responsible for aggregating weight and centroid reports, presenting the status to the Chief Naval Architect, and generating mitigation plans.
• Define and manage the mass budgets for submarine programmes and their breakdown to system level.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive database of parts' mass properties.
• Promote a culture of weight control and work with system engineering to integrate weight as a fundamental design constraint.
• Conduct Research and Development activities, promoting BAE Systems' interests at UK and international conferences.
• Perform conceptual parametric estimations for mass distributions and moments of inertia, developing methods and tools for mass properties estimation.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert reviews of weight control methodologies for non-submarine programmes within BAE Systems group.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Engineering or Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.
• Experience of weight management.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer or ability to achieve Chartered status within 12 months.
• Experience of weight control on large programmes.
• Experience with large, complex electrical or mechanical systems.
• Experience using VBA or Python to automate data manipulation tasks.
• Experience with CAD packages and programmes.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, Company Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Weight Engineering Team:

A multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Data Scientists estimating, collating, and presenting mass properties data for submarine programmes. They play a critical role in boat design and safety. Relocation support packages are available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We also accommodate reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.

Security and Eligibility:

Roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and may require higher-level security vetting, including residency requirements.

Closing Date:

4th June 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Submit your application early if interested.