Senior Ship Structures Engineer

BAE Systems; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Engineer in Ship Structures, where you'll produce innovative structural designs for cutting-edge naval projects. This role offers the chance to work on the River Class Destroyer Project, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver coherent design solutions. With a focus on integrity and inclusivity, the company values your contributions and supports your professional growth. Enjoy a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme and employee discounts. Seize this opportunity to make a real difference in the maritime industry!

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Good understanding of ship structures and calculations of primary ship structure.
• Experience developing ship structure scantlings from first principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural design solutions for ship scantlings.
• Undertake global longitudinal strength assessments.

Skills

Ship Structures Knowledge

Structural Design Competence

General Structural Theory

FEA Tools (Hypermesh, Abaqus)

Education

Degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

Hypermesh

Abaqus

Foran

Job description

Job title:Senior Engineer – Ship Structures

Location:Scotstoun, Glasgow, Broad Oak and Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:Up to £ 51,000 (depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Produce structural design solutions, supported by calculations, for ship scantlings
• Undertake global longitudinal strength assessments
• Prepare design sketches of structural solutions as required in AutoCAD
• Peer reviewing of other team members calculations where required
• Checking calculations.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies, ie LR

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Good understanding of ship structures, in particular calculations of primary ship structure
• Knowledge and competence in ship structural design including the derivation of scantlings and major equipment seatings from first principles
• Sound capability in general structural theory and analysis and its application to ship structures
• Experience developing ship structure scantlings

Desirable:

• Ability to perform analysis using recognised FEA tools, preferably Hypermesh and Abaqus
• An understanding of Foran

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation.

Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Structural Design Team:

This role is within the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Project, specifically within the RCD Structural Design Team. This forms part of the broader Global Combat Ship (GCS) Structures team which also includes Type 26 (UK) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCF).

The team is involved all aspects of Structural design and analysis of the RCD including LR NSR Rule based design, Global & Local FEA, and major equipment seat design (Cat A Seats).

There will be the opportunity and requirement to work closely with other disciplines such as Combat Systems, Aviation & Seamanship to achieve a coherent design solution. The programme is fast paced and dynamic requiring an agile and diligent approach.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 15th May 2025. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 2nd June.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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