Summer Intern Naval Architect

Job Title Summer Intern Maritime Services Naval Architect

Location Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire)

Start Date 23rd June 2025

BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Summer Internship Programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 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 Pro Rata

Join our Maritime Services Team to become part of the only provider of complex warships, while providing the Royal Navy with its most advanced and powerful attack Warships. Our end to end Maritime Services range from warship availability, equipment and facilities management to training, product development and through life support for radar, torpedoes and small boats - Every role makes a difference, you will make a difference.

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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing

Do you want to work on the largest warship ever in service with the Royal Navy, or a warship which has been upgraded and is considered one of the most advanced in the world? Do you want to challenge yourself to make a real difference and manage to work on complex systems your friends wouldn't even understand?

As a Summer Intern Naval Architect you will be part of the Warships Team and uses your technical knowledge to make decisions that affect the hull and structure as well as the corresponding transverse engineering aspects. The role will sit within a hub of engineers and you will be assigned to support the Queen Elizabeth Class, T45, T23 or HUNT as required with opportunity to gain experience across multiple classes.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Conducting ship surveys and developing concept solutions for design change.

- Engaging with stakeholders at the waterfront to answer technical queries in support of design change.

- Design of ship modifications and capability upgrades. Review of installation solutions and feasibility studies to ensure they maintain design intent.

- Liaison with MoD customer, RN personnel, industry partners and internal stakeholders to inform and manage design change. Lending expertise to the through-life maintenance and support of platforms.

- Submission of technical proposals and tenders as required.

- Attending installation and safety inspections.

- Collation and implementation of Learning from Experience (LfE) to improve performance and process.

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 Ship Science/Marine Technology/Naval Architecture.

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.

Benefits

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance 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.

Inclusivity within our recruitment process

We 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.

Our environmental responsibility

As a future-focused business we're committed to changing the world we live in for the better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, we're innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

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 Ship Science/Marine Technology/Naval Architecture.