Graduate Naval Architect

This is a Graduate Naval Architect role within the Naval Ships team at BAE Systems.

Role Description

• Whole ship integration, involving engineering support through build.
• Structural design, including through production.
• Hull design and performance modelling to meet customer requirements.
• Stability modelling through maturing design and build.
• Integration of Seamanship and Outfit equipment into the ship systems.
• Supporting the identification of safety hazards and the assessment and mitigation of safety risk.

The Naval Ships Team

We design and build offshore patrol vessels, giant aircraft carriers and provide complex warships including the Type 26 Frigate to the Royal Navy, giving the customer capability to fulfil operations around the world.

Working Arrangements

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-4 days per week.

Qualifications

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Technology, Marine Engineering or Offshore Engineering.

Security Requirements

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Start Date

6th September 2027

Contract Length

Permanent contract