ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE NAVAL ARCHITECT:

You will need an excellent understanding of engineering, equivalent to someone who has completed a BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering
Understanding of marine hydrodynamics, or aerodynamics
Knowledge of data analysis, including experience of programming (e.g. Matlab) is desirable
Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) is desirable
Experience with Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry desirable (Stereo PIV)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE NAVAL ARCHITECT:

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Haslar, Gosport. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Haslar
Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art, including our ocean basin rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

ROLE TYPE:

Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18438
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Naval Architect at our Gosport site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Naval Architect, the primary focus of your role will be the delivery of hydrodynamic testing and design consultancy services to the UK Ministry of Defence and commercial customers. Areas of focus will be hull model design and manufacture, propeller design and manufacture, resistance and propulsion experiments, and cavitation experiments. As part of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering group, there will be opportunities to be involved in ship and submarine stability, seakeeping, manoeuvring and control.
Day-to-day, you’ll have a key role in planning and leading the technical delivery of programmes of work, such as hydrodynamic simulations/experiments of ships and submarines in support of design and operation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Plan and lead the technical delivery of programmes of work, such as hydrodynamic simulations/experiments of ships and submarines in support of design and operation
Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work.
Work with project managers to track progress, assign tasks and supervise the technical delivery team
Participate in business development activities through engagement with customers and provision of technical delivery plans and resource requirements to the bidding team
Act as a peer or independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work, where suitable
Deliver technical presentations in external forums, such as conferences and customer meetings