Overview
Job Title: Naval Architect
Location: Portsmouth - Hybrid - Minimum 1 day per week on-site
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience
Our client, an established marine engineering firm, requires an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplinary team within one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. Roles are available from Senior to Principal level.
Note: We can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities).
Responsibilities
* Conduct analysis and evaluation of ship platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support.
* Undertake development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data.
* Generate Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and provide supporting operator guidance.
* Collaborate with enterprise partners to develop modelling capability, processes and toolsets for major programmes.
* Work with naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers, as well as customers and suppliers, to deliver innovative and safe vessel solutions.
* Support and conduct hydrodynamic sea trials (e.g., depth and heading control), including test form development and post-trial data analysis.
Experience and qualifications
* Essential: Experience in generating ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling.
* Advanced numeracy and analytical skills.
* Strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods.
* Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience.
* Desirable: Hydrodynamic or aerodynamic design and evaluation experience.
* Physical testing experience.
* Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve.
How to apply
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Naval Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don’t miss out!
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