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Naval Architect / Marine Engineer Year in Industry - Early Careers 2025

QinetiQ
Gosport
3 months ago
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Job Title:Naval Architect / Marine Engineer Year in Industry 2025

Location:Haslar - Gosport

Package:£24,100.00 PA + Benefits

Role Type:Fixed Time - Full time on site

Role ID:SF18108

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

It’s an exciting time to join one of our Early Careers programmes at QinetiQ. During your 12-month Year in Industry placement you will support the team delivering hydrodynamic testing and design consultancy services. You will gain hands-on experience on a range of engineering disciplines.

About the team

The Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering team consists of experts in ship & submarine seakeeping, stability, structures, resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring and control. We deliver hydrodynamic testing and design consultancy services.

What you will be doing

  • Support the conduct of model tests in QinetiQ’s hydrodynamic facilities (towing tank, ocean basin and cavitation tunnel).
  • Conduct hydrodynamic simulations of ships and submarines in support of design and operation.
  • Conduct data analysis of model test and numerical simulation data.
  • Work with QinetiQ’s subject matter experts on complex projects, such as propeller design and submarine manoeuvring.

Academic requirements

You will need to be working towards a degree with a focus on any of these disciplines:

  • Naval architecture
  • Marine engineering
  • Offshore engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Applied physics
  • Aero/Hydrodynamics

Additional requirements

  • Knowledge of data analysis, including experience of programming (Matlab, Python, etc.).
  • Keen desire to develop and grow technical skills and understanding.
  • Highly motivated, with a positive attitude and values of integrity, collaboration and performance.
  • Good communication skills, both written and presentational.
  • Good team working, organisation and attention to detail.

How to apply:

  • Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.

Our Benefits:

  • Adaptive working
  • Personal Development fund
  • On demand learning, access to courses and modules via multiple digital learning platforms
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holidays
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Flexible Benefits package
  • Employee discount portal
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee-led networks

Security:

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality may impact your role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found at UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK.

Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.

Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link:Life at QinetiQ

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