Full-Time SDA Naval Architect
Job Description
Salary
£28,050 – £33,000, per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details.
Job description
An exciting opportunity for a Submarine Naval Architect in the Naval Authority Group, helping deliver safe, capable and available submarines, both current and future, for operation by the Royal Navy.
You will engage with international partners, including Canada, Australia, the Netherlands and the United States, jointly developing new techniques and understanding in submarine hydro mechanics. This will include opportunities for overseas travel.
The role is involved in the management and direction of the domain critical submarine hydro mechanics research programme, delivering cutting edge developments, new research and supporting new and in-service vessels, in support of wider Defence Nuclear Organisation requirements and objectives.
You will be responsible for the maintenance of a portfolio of naval standards and guidance documentation and their implementation across the entire UK submarine force.
Responsibilities
This role is involved in the safety assurance of submarine stability and manoeuvring and control for all in-service and new construction vessels. It provides exposure to all Royal Navy submarines through in-depth independent assessment of stability and verification of manoeuvring and control to support Naval Authority Certification. In doing so, advice, guidance and education will be provided to Platform Authorities, Industry and Societies, and Navy Command. You will also have a key role in developing the in-house submarine computational fluid dynamics capability.
Please note that, due to security requirements, this role is limited to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Qualified to Level 4 (e.g. HNC) in naval architecture combined with extensive relevant practical experience in submarines hydrostatics or hydrodynamics, OR qualified to Level 6 (e.g. BEng) in Naval Architecture (or other relevant engineering/science) coupled with experience of working in submarines hydrostatics or hydrodynamics or equivalent
• Competency in the use of Naval Architectural analytical tools (preferably with Paramarine and Artemis experience) and how to apply these to novel concepts
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Qualified to Level 7 (e.g. MEng) in Naval Architecture or equivalent
• Membership of Professional Institution and CEng status, or working towards it
• Attended the UCL submarine design course
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Application of Analytical Techniques
• Technical Decision Making
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Communicating and influencing
• Seeing the big picture
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.
Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S & SDA – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our Engineers are exemplars both within DE&S & SDA and our industry partners and professional bodies.
How to Apply
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