Job Title: Naval Architect
Location: Bristol – Hybrid – Minimum 1 day per week on-site
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience
Our client, an established marine engineering firm, require an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.
Within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK.
** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) **
What the role of the Naval Architect entails:
Some of the main duties of the Naval Architect will include:
* Conducting analysis and evaluation of ship platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support
* Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data
* Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
* You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
* Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe vessel solutions
* Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis
What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:
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
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!