Principal Naval Architect

Join to apply for the Principal Naval Architect role at TieTalent 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Principal Naval Architect role at TieTalent About About Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What You’ll Be Doing Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes 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 & safe submarine solutions Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis Essential Your skills and experiences: Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling Advanced numeracy and analytical skills A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience Desirable Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience Physical testing experience Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Benefits 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. The Vehicle Control Team 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. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. 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. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. 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 Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 15th August 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Nice-to-have skills Analytical Skills Rochester, England, United Kingdom Work experience Electronics Engineering Languages English Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TieTalent by 2x Get notified about new Naval Architect jobs in Rochester, England, United Kingdom . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr