Overview

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 role.

Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support.
• Undertake development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data.
• Generate Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance.
• Work with enterprise partners to develop modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use on major programmes.
• Collaborate with naval architecture, systems, Active Vehicle Control, propulsion teams, customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions.
• Support and conduct hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis.

Qualifications

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience.
• Physical testing experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Vehicle Control team

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Security and eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and place of birth can restrict eligibility. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels may require 5 to 10 years of UK residency for security vetting.

Closing date

Closing Date: 30 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.