Overview

TieTalent Northampton, England, United Kingdom

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 particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

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 models using physical model test data
• Generate Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
• Collaborate with enterprise partners to develop modelling capability, processes and toolsets for major programmes
• Work with naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers, as well as 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

Skills and qualifications

Essential:

• Experience in 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, 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 work with experts in Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team on major submarine programmes. Relocation support packages across Submarines roles are available, subject to 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. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, including nationality and place of birth considerations. Baseline Personnel Security Standard is required; higher levels of National Security Vetting may apply with residency requirements.

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.