Senior Stealth Engineer (NAVED) (Computation Fluid Dynamics)
.Job title: Senior Stealth Engineer – Computation Fluid Dynamics
Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
· Support the Principal Engineer – Numerical Modelling with the development of the Stealth Engineering CFD capability
· Running and interpreting CFD simulations to assess fluid dynamics and their impact on acoustic and non-acoustic signatures
· Supporting concept development, design iterations, and verification activities using commercial CFD tools
· Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to internal teams and stakeholders
· Working closely with engineers from other disciplines to integrate CFD insights into whole-platform solutions
· Assisting in the development of testing strategies and experimental validation where appropriate
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
· Degree in a STEM discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or Mathematics
· Experience using CFD software (such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM)
· Strong understanding of fluid mechanics
· The ability to analyse and communicate complex data clearly
· A proactive and self-motivated approach
Desirable
· Knowledge of acoustics and signal processing
· Experience in prediction of flow generated noise
· Experience in volume of Fluid methods (VOF) and/or Direct numerical simulation (DNS, DES, LES, IDDES)
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Stealth Engineering Department (NAVED):
From early concept work to full platform assessment, you'll contribute across the entire submarine lifecycle. This role offers hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) systems and advanced CFD tools. You’ll work at the forefront of stealth innovation, contributing directly to the design and performance of future submarine platforms. We offer relocation support across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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.
Closing Date: 22nd September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
· Support the Principal Engineer – Numerical Modelling with the development of the Stealth Engineering CFD capability
· Running and interpreting CFD simulations to assess fluid dynamics and their impact on acoustic and non-acoustic signatures
· Supporting concept development, design iterations, and verification activities using commercial CFD tools
· Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to internal teams and stakeholders
· Working closely with engineers from other disciplines to integrate CFD insights into whole-platform solutions
· Assisting in the development of testing strategies and experimental validation where appropriate
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
· Degree in a STEM discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or Mathematics
· Experience using CFD software (such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM)
· Strong understanding of fluid mechanics
· The ability to analyse and communicate complex data clearly
· A proactive and self-motivated approach
Desirable
· Knowledge of acoustics and signal processing
· Experience in prediction of flow generated noise
· Experience in volume of Fluid methods (VOF) and/or Direct numerical simulation (DNS, DES, LES, IDDES)
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Stealth Engineering Department (NAVED):
From early concept work to full platform assessment, you'll contribute across the entire submarine lifecycle. This role offers hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) systems and advanced CFD tools. You’ll work at the forefront of stealth innovation, contributing directly to the design and performance of future submarine platforms. We offer relocation support across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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.
Closing Date: 22nd September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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