Naval Architect

Position: Naval Architect (Permanent)
Location: Filton

Job Title:

Naval Architect

Location:

Bristol - Hybrid - Minimum 1 day per week on-site

Role Type:
Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established marine engineering firm, require an experienced Naval Architect to join their multi-disciplined team.

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. Positions are available from Senior to Principal level.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) *
* What the role of the Naval Architect entails:

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

Conducting analysis and evaluation of ship platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support
Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data
Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
You will be 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 & safe vessel solutions
Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

What experience you need to be the successful Naval Architect:

Essential:

Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
Advanced numeracy and analytical skills
A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

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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