Junior Naval Architect

Junior Naval Architect needed in Portsmouth, to join one of the UK's largest maritime organisations.

Relocation support can be considered on a case-by-case basis, however you must be a UK resident & passport holder to meet eligibility & clearance criteria.

Some of the main duties of the Junior Naval Architect will include:

• Conducting structural analyses using ANSYS Finite Element Analysis software and theoretical methods
• Conducting stability analyses using Para marine naval architecture software
• Taking part in inclining experiments of naval ships and completing the post-experiment analysis
• Design of ship modifications and capability upgrades
• Undertaking the technical analysis required for dry docking of ships
• Lending expertise to the through-life maintenance and support of ships
• Consulting on naval base facilities which require naval architecture knowledge
• Participating in a wide range of activities including concept upgrade design, detailed design, support to build, delivery and in service support to surface ship platforms and naval base facilities

• Qualified to degree level, with a Bachelors and/or Masters in Naval Architecture / Marine Technology / Ship Science
• Eligibility to obtain UK SC Security Clearance
• Keen interest in Naval Architecture and desire to learn!

• Experience of structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench
• Experience of the whole ship engineering design process
• Experience of the hydro mechanic aspects of surface ship design, principally stability
• Familiarity of naval architectural software, such as PARA MARINE
• Experience of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Naval Architect to progress their career.