Principal Naval Architect

Job Title Senior/Principal Naval Architect Locations Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. Salary Competitive What You’ll Be Doing Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platform manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support. Undertaking development, verification and validation of a mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data. Generating Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance. Working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for major programmes. Collaborating with naval architecture, systems, Active Vehicle Control system and propulsion engineering teams, customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions. Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis. Essential Skills and Experiences Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring models. 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 status, or working towards/ability to achieve it. Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers an employee share plan, flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits, a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts, and you may be eligible for an annual incentive. Vehicle Control Team As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will work with naval architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing naval architecture departments, handling complex ship design and build programmes for the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Relocation support is available for eligible roles. Why BAE Systems? We offer an inclusive culture that rewards integrity, diversity of thought, and merit. We welcome people from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions. Bring your potential to a place where you can make a real difference. Security & Vetting Roles at BAE Systems may involve security and export control restrictions, impacting eligibility based on nationality, previous citizenship, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; additional higher-level vetting may require 5‑10 years of continuous UK residency. Closing Date 15th August 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr