Overview
Join to apply for the Associate Naval Architect role at QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom. The role is based at Gosport (Haslar Marine Technology Park) with hybrid working patterns available. This position is 37 hours per week.
About QinetiQ: From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with leading minds.
The Role
As an Associate Naval Architect, you will deliver hydrodynamic testing and design consultancy services to the UK Ministry of Defence and commercial customers. Focus areas include hull model design and manufacture, propeller design and manufacture, resistance and propulsion experiments, and cavitation experiments. Within the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering group, there are opportunities to be involved in ship and submarine stability, seakeeping, manoeuvring and control. You will plan and lead the technical delivery of programmes of work, such as hydrodynamic simulations/experiments of ships and submarines in support of design and operation.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Plan and lead the technical delivery of programmes of work, such as hydrodynamic simulations/experiments of ships and submarines in support of design and operation
* Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work
* Work with project managers to track progress, assign tasks and supervise the technical delivery team
* Participate in business development activities through engagement with customers and provision of technical delivery plans and resource requirements to the bidding team
* Act as a peer or independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work, where suitable
* Deliver technical presentations in external forums, such as conferences and customer meetings
Essential Experience Of The Associate Naval Architect
* Engineering understanding equivalent to a BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering
* Understanding of marine hydrodynamics, or aerodynamics
* Knowledge of data analysis; programming (e.g., Matlab) is desirable
* Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) is desirable
* Experience with Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (Stereo PIV) desirable
Essential Qualifications For The Associate Naval Architect
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea about background or education. If you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we’d like to hear from you.
This role is based at Haslar, Gosport. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Haslar
Our Haslar Marine Technology Park facilities include an ocean basin rotating arm and marine towing tank, offering an environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology supports testing of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we grow into new markets, there are exciting opportunities to contribute to innovative, complex challenges. We foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your potential.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
* Armed Forces Covenant support and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
* Volunteering opportunities
Our Recruitment Process
We strive for an inclusive recruitment process and aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
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