Principal Engineer -Naval Architect (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

Job description

Principal Engineer – Naval Architecture (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

Would you like to play a key role in developing the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) capability for Royal Navy submarines? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer – Naval Architecture (CFD) at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.

As a Principal Engineer – Naval Architecture (CFD), you will be working alongside a team of experts within the hydrodynamics team. You will be carrying out various modelling and analysis activities specifically related to CFD, whilst interfacing with the project to work through issues and present potential solutions.

This role will provide you with the chance to influence a large, technically innovative project, as well as the opportunity to be involved with cutting edge technology development.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer – Naval Architecture (CFD) will involve:

Providing design and analysis tasks in support of the company's programmes for submarines

Supporting the definition and development of user, system and sub system requirements through to demonstration of acceptance

General arrangement – Deck and superstructure layout development and assessment

Hull form design, optimisation and development, whilst incorporating hydrodynamic performance, appendage design and integration

The assessment of buoyancy and stability characteristics for concept and detailed design phases, as well as the management of stability for boats in water during commissioning phase

The prediction of manoeuvring and control performance through mathematical, computational and physical modelling methods

Carrying out launch and undocking analysis, technical support and supervision

Preparing, managing and conducting trim and inclining experiments on submarines

Your skills and qualifications as a Principal Engineer – Naval Architecture (CFD) :

Essential:

Experience of CFD software packages, such as Star CCM or transferable package

Applied knowledge of CFD gained from either academia or industry

Degree in a mechanical/ aeronautical/ naval/ related field

Experience of working as part of a wider engineering team within a heavy engineering environment

Desirable:

Understanding of the defence industry/submarine products

Chartered or working towards chartership

What we're looking for in you:

You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable you to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You must also have a proactive, organised approach to your work, with a strong problem-solving ability.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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