Location:
Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Frimley. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.
Salary:
Competitive
Responsibilities:
* Conduct analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms’ maneuvering performance from concept design to in‑service support.
* Develop, verify, and validate mathematical maneuvering models using physical model test data.
* Manage safe maneuvering envelopes and support associated operator guidance.
* Collaborate with enterprise partners to enhance modeling capabilities, processes, and toolsets for major programs.
* Work with naval architecture, systems, and propulsion engineering teams to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions.
* Support and conduct hydrodynamic sea trials, including depth and heading control, test form development, and post‑trial data analysis.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Experience in generating ship or submarine maneuvering modelling.
* Strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods.
* A degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent.
Desirable:
* Experience in hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation.
* Physical testing experience.
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
Benefits:
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
About the Vehicle Control Team:
As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will collaborate with experts in Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team. Join one of the largest and fastest‑growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK, working on complex ship design and build programmes to deliver cutting‑edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Relocation support packages are available across all submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is your chance to make a real difference! Join an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Security and Eligibility:
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your previous employment and place of birth can affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of security vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous service in the UK.
Closing Date:
27th November 2025
Apply:
Please submit your application as soon as possible.
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