Undergraduate Naval Architect

at  BAE Systems

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Job Title Industrial Placement Submarines Naval Architect
Location Barrow (Cumbria)
Start Date 23rd June 2025
BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Industrial Placement Programme you will be required to attend your site up to 5 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.
Salary £23,100
Join our Submarines Team to be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the largest and most advanced submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy. Work alongside our Astute Class and Dreadnought Class Submarines to provide a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You could be the difference.

SKILLS

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Technology, Naval Architecture, Small Craft Technology, and Offshore Engineering. Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture with High Performance Vehicles, or Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering. Ship Science, with hons in Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Naval Engineering, or Yacht and Small Craft.
To be considered for this role you must be returning to university to complete your degree.
Opportunities for Growth and Development: We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.
Community Involvement: In addition to professional development BAE Systems value community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.
Retention and Career Development: Recognising the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Technology, Naval Architecture, Small Craft Technology, and Offshore Engineering. Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture with High Performance Vehicles, or Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering. Ship Science, with hons in Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Naval Engineering, or Yacht and Small Craft.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Do you want to apply your knowledge and expertise to support the largest shipbuilding programme in the UK, helping to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy?
Do you want to undertake research and development activities to enable SSNA to have world leading capabilities? Then this is the perfect role for you.
As a Naval Architecture Undergraduate, you could be completing work in a variety of specialist teams within the department, including those focused on weight engineering, stability and hydrostatics, infrastructure support, seamanship and outfit, manoeuvring and control, fluid dynamics and design and development. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in all stages of the Submarine’s lifecycle, from concept design through to in-build support and commissioning activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the design of submarine hull form and appendages.
• Working closely with the MOD and other external stakeholders to agree and understand engineering and design requirements.
• Participate in various design working groups with internal stakeholders (e.g. mechanical engineering teams) and external stakeholders (e.g. MOD, QinetiQ, Rolls Royce and other suppliers) to design the form of the hull and other hydrodynamic aspects.
• Undertaking a range of analyses and calculations (e.g. relating to stability and manoeuvrability).
• Providing delivery teams across all submarine programmes (Astute, Dreadnought and SSNA) with guidance and support in matters related to naval architecture.
• Supporting commissioning activities to ensure the timely delivery of submarines to the Royal Navy.