Principal Naval Architect

Overview

In this Senior/Principal Naval Architect role, you will lead analysis and validation of submarine manoeuvring performance from concept to in-service support. You’ll develop and verify mathematical manoeuvring models using test data, and create safe manoeuvring envelopes with operator guidance. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance modelling capability for major submarine programmes. The position offers hybrid work options and relocation support for key submarine projects. You join a large, forward‑looking naval architecture group delivering cutting-edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive pension scheme
• employee share plans
• flexible discounted health benefits
• green car scheme
• private health plans
• annual incentive

Responsibilities

• Analyse submarine manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support
• Develop, verify and validate mathematical manoeuvring models with model test data
• Generate safe manoeuvring envelopes and create operator guidance
• Collaborate with naval architecture, systems, Active Vehicle Control and propulsion teams to deliver submarine solutions
• Support hydrodynamic sea trials: depth/heading control, test form development, data analysis
• Develop modelling capability, processes and tools with enterprise partners for major programmes

Key requirements

• Experience in generating ship or submarine manoeuvring models
• Strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication
• Problem-solving orientation
• Manoeuvring modelling
• Hydrodynamics
• Mathematical modelling

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