Overview

Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, working on submarine manoeuvring modelling and related hydrodynamics as part of one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will collaborate with naval architecture, systems, Active Vehicle Control, propulsion engineering teams, customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions.

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 support 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 safe submarine solutions.
• Support and conduct hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis. Experience in generating ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Security, Eligibility and Benefits

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Salary: Competitive. As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, 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.

About the team and inclusion

The Vehicle Control team: As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect you will be working alongside 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 eligibility criteria. This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, integrity and merit. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.