Senior Naval Architect - Hydrodynamics & Tech Leadership

Thomas Search; Gosport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Naval Architect to lead technical projects related to hydrodynamic simulations for ships and submarines. Candidates should possess a BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering and have experience with hydrodynamic model testing. Join a dynamic team to contribute to innovative projects in an exciting and varied field while achieving eligibility for UK government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience leading technical projects in naval architecture.
• Ability to engage in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead technical delivery of hydrodynamic simulations.
• Execute tasks and manage project schedules.
• Track progress and supervise technical delivery teams.
• Deliver technical presentations at external forums.

Skills

Naval architecture

Marine engineering

Hydrodynamic model testing and analysis

Data analysis (e.g. Matlab)

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (Stereo PIV)

Education

BEng / MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Naval Architect to lead technical projects related to hydrodynamic simulations for ships and submarines. Candidates should possess a BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering and have experience with hydrodynamic model testing. Join a dynamic team to contribute to innovative projects in an exciting and varied field while achieving eligibility for UK government security clearance.