JobTitle: Principal Naval Architect
Location:Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Frimley, Weymouth, Filton,Portsmouth or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexibleworking arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about theoptions for this particular role Salary:£45,628 +depending on experience What you’ll bedoing:
* Designing the SSN AUKUS which is now the world’s mostadvanced Submarine
* Using yourknowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship and outfit,infrastructure or whole boat design to support the largestshipbuilding programmes in the UK
* Supportingwith sea trials, inclining experiments and other commissioningactivities for multiple submarine classes
* Undertaking research and development activities todevelop world leading capabilities
* Writingand presenting technical reports
Yourskills and experiences:
Essential:
* Demonstrable experience as a NavalArchitect
* CharteredEngineer or working towards Chartered status
Desirable:
* Degree in Naval Architecture
* Experiencein ship design analysis and build support
* Advancednumeracy and analytical skills
* Previousexperience working on defence projects
Benefits:
You’ll receivebenefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annualleave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexibleworking, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employeediscounts – you may also be eligible for an annualincentive. The Naval Architectureteam: As a PrincipalNaval Architect, you will be an important member in one of thelargest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in theUK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design andbuild programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarinesto the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. This role willprovide you with the chance to work on submarines at all stages ofthe product life cycle from early design to build support andcommission. The Naval Architecture Department comprises teamsspecialising weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics,infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring andcontrol, fluid dynamics, design and development. Depending on yourlocation, the role will involve working one day a week on site,with expectation to travel to Barrow for work commitments. We offerrelocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject tomeeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a realdifference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that valuesdiversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll beempowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from allbackgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who arecurrently underrepresented within our industry, including women,ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are asinclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition(for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that mayaffect your performance in certain assessment types, please speakto your recruiter about potential reasonableadjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems aresubject to both security and export control restrictions. Theserestrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, anynationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birthcan restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within theorganisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve BaselinePersonnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levelsof National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on thevetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningfulsecurity vettingchecks. Closing Date:2nd June 2025 We reserve theright to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, pleasesubmit your application as early as possible. #LI-CB1 #LI-Hybrid