Job Title: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 be doing:
* Designing the SSNAUKUS which is now the world’s most advancedSubmarine
Using your knowledge ofhydrostatics, hydrodynamics, seamanship and outfit, infrastructureor whole boat design to support the largest shipbuilding programmesin the UK Supporting with sea trials,inclining experiments and other commissioning activities formultiple submarine classes Undertaking research anddevelopment activities to develop world leading capabilities Writing and presenting technicalreports
Your skills andexperiences:
Essential:
* Demonstrableexperience as a Naval Architect
Chartered Engineer or workingtowards Chartered status
Desirable:
* Degree in NavalArchitecture
Experience in ship design analysisand build support Advanced numeracy and analyticalskills Previous experience working ondefence 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 Architecture team: As a Principal NavalArchitect, you will be an important member in one of the largestand fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. Youwill be working on some of the most complex ship design and buildprogrammes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines tothe 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 BAESystems?
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:16th May2025 We reserve the rightto close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicationsfor the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit yourapplication as early as possible. #LI-CB1 #LI-Hybrid