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Overview

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Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available; please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 30th September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support.
• Undertake development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models 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 major programmes.
• Collaborate with naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams, propulsion engineers, customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions.
• Support and conduct hydrodynamic sea trials (depth and heading control), including test form development and post-trial data analysis.

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling.
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills.
• A 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, a 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.

About the Vehicle Control team

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will work with experts in Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team on large-scale submarine programmes for the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Relocation support packages are available for Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles require security and export control checks and National Security Vetting, which may require long-term UK residency.

Job Facts

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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