Job DescriptionJob Title: Principal Naval ArchitectLocation: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Frimley, Weymouth, Filton, Portsmouth, or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: £45,628+ depending on experienceWhat you’ll be doing:Designing the SSN AUKUS, which is now the world’s most advanced submarine.Using your knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship, and outfit, infrastructure, or whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmes in the UK.Supporting sea trials, inclining experiments, and other commissioning activities for multiple submarine classes.Undertaking research and development activities to develop world-leading capabilities.Writing and presenting technical reports.Your skills and experiences:Essential: Demonstrable experience as a Naval Architect, Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.Desirable: Degree in Naval Architecture; experience in ship design analysis and build support; advanced numeracy and analytical skills; previous experience working on defence projects.Benefits:Competitive pension schemeEnhanced annual leave allowanceCompany-contributed Share Incentive PlanFlexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.The Naval Architecture team:As a Principal Naval Architect, you will be a key member of one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing Naval Architecture Departments. You will work on complex ship design and build programmes, delivering cutting-edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. This role offers the opportunity to work on submarines throughout their lifecycle, from early design to build support and commissioning.The department includes teams specializing in weights engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics, design, and development. Depending on your location, the role involves working one day a week on-site, with travel to Barrow for work commitments. We offer relocation support packages across all submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you can make a real difference. Join an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you are empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals.We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.Closing Date: 8th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.#LI-CB1#LI-Hybrid
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