Principal Naval Architect

Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval ArchitectLocation:Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – pleasespeakto your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary:CompetitiveWhat you’ll be doingConductinganalysisand evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service supportUndertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test dataManagingthe generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidanceYou will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmesWorking collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams,ActiveVehicleControlsystem teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutionsSupporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and headingcontrol , including test form development and post-trial dataanalysisYour skills and experiencesEssential:Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modellingAstrongunderstanding of hydrodynamicprinciplesand methodsDegree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experienceDesirable:Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experiencePhysical testing experienceChartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieveBenefitsAs well as acompetitivepension 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 VehicleControlteamAs a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the VehicleControlteam, 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 mostcomplexship design and build programmes ever undertaken to delivercutting edgesubmarines 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 disorderetc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, pleasespeakto your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and exportcontrolrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrictthe rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. Allapplicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting whereapplicantsmusttypically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required forthe role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date : 28th November 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications forthe role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-CB1#LI-hybrid