Naval Architect
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering |
Type: Permanent
Contact: Nick Taylor |
Job Published: 2 days ago
Job Title: Naval Architect |
Location: Bristol - Hybrid |
Role Type: Permanent
Our client, an established marine engineering firm, requires an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.
Note: We can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities).
Positions are available from Senior to Principal level, with salary reflecting responsibility & seniority.
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 vessels to customers around the world.
Responsibilities- Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support
- Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data
- Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
- 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 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
- Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modeling
- A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
- Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience
- Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
- Physical testing experience
- Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve
This really 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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