Full-Time SDA Naval Architect
Job Description
Salary
£37,400 – £44,000 per annum (plus benefits).
Number of posts
2
Summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in service support and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering the most technically complex programmes in Defence. We employ over 1500 people and have an annual spend of c. £3.5 billion.
Job description
An exciting opportunity for experienced Naval Architects to join the SDA and help shape the future forces the Royal Navy deploys into the underwater battlefield and exploit technology to improve the current submarine fleet. This advert is inviting applications for two separate requirements.
The first opportunity falls within the Forward Design Group (FDG), looking at concept designs for novel ways to meet Navy requirements. As part of the SDA’s FDG, you will explore concepts to meet the Royal Navy’s requirements in novel ways, liaising with science and technology community across MOD and industry to help focus technology into practical, cost-effective, battle winning solutions. In addition to manned submarines, the FDG are actively exploring the use of autonomous underwater vehicles and are working with stakeholders to demonstrate their potential. As the Senior Naval Architect in the team, you will lead in whole platform concept design integration and performance assessment, using a range of analytical tools and techniques. This role is responsible for development and assessment of underwater concepts, which boldly combine and apply emerging technology ways that can deliver practical benefits. In addition to the application of “traditional” naval architectural concept design techniques, it will involve liaison with technology developers and customers to explain concepts and shape direction.
The second opportunity, with In-Service Submarines (ISM), is responsible for stability and manoeuvring for the whole Royal Navy submarine flotilla. ISM is looking for an experienced Naval Architect to take on a challenging and exciting role in a dynamic and operationally significant team, contributing to maintaining the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD) and submarine readiness through Naval Architecture outputs, and ensuring those platforms are of a safe design and material state. Working closely with Navy Command, submarine crew and the wider in-service support enterprise, including industry partners, you will maintain safe operating envelopes, stability statements and other key operational guidance, to enable operations and reduce safety risks. You will have opportunities to conduct hydrodynamic sea trials on-board RN submarines, conduct stability experiments and to plan and execute engineering analysis to improve operational capability and maintain safety margins. This role is responsible for maintaining safety certification for stability and manoeuvring for all in-service submarines. You will brief on technical and safety issues to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership and direct to submarine crew.
Due to security requirements, these roles are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Forward Design Group position include, but are not limited to, the following:
– To provide professional Naval Architecture support to the FDG Leader
– To be responsible for Naval Architecture calculations in support of concept design activities and the associated 3D modelling process and output geometries
– To be responsible for the generation of Whole Platform (manned and unmanned) architectures, interfaces and dependencies, working with other FDG and AU leads to develop integrated concept solutions
– To conduct Whole Platform feasibility studies across the full spectrum of underwater activity
– To derive initial user and system requirements to meet specific use cases
The responsibilities of the In-Service Submarines position include, but are not limited to, the following:
– Conduct stability experiments and manoeuvring trials and undertake stability and manoeuvring analysis including running Paramarine and Artemis models
– Maintain Naval Authority certification in Stability & Manoeuvring and Control and Operational Documents including nomographs, stability statements, SMEs/MLDs, Trim Polygon, etc.
– Sponsor and deliver design changes to achieve objectives on safety and availability/readiness and review and enable design changes sponsored by other DAs.
– Leadership of small team of Naval Architects and ownership of delivery of output to achieve key technical, safety and programme goals to support the Navy
– Technical Leadership on Naval Architecture issues across the enterprise including briefing Navy Command HQ, submarine crews and the Naval Architecture Communities.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Level 6 qualification (e.g. BEng), or higher, in Naval Architecture or equivalent
• Good experience (practitioner/expert level ) of maritime design (preferably underwater) and its practical realisation
• Competency in the use of Naval Architectural analytical tools (preferably with Paramarine, Artemis and Rhino experience)
• An ability to think logically, blending imagination, technical soundness and practicality against an understanding of the Customer requirement and harsh operational environment
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Master’s Engineering Degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent
• Attendance of UCL submarine design course
• Membership of Professional Institution and holding (or working towards) CEng status
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Application of Analytical Techniques
• Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Communicating and influencing
• Changing and improving
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.
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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.
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Benefits
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):
• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills
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Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S & SDA Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
How to Apply
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