Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support
Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data
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 and safe submarine solutions
Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis
Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience
Physical testing experience
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.
As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect 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. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
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 (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Closing Date: 2nd January 2026
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