Job Description

Fluid Analyst

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Location:
Bristol, GB, BS3 2HQ
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Fluid Analyst

Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF65816

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Fluid Analyst at our Ashton Vale, Bristol site.

The Role

Are you a passionate and driven engineer with a flair for fluid dynamics? An exciting opportunity has opened up for a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated

Fluid Analyst

to join our cutting-edge

Analysis, Modelling & Simulation Team

within the Mission Systems business unit.





This is more than just a job--it's a chance to work at the forefront of engineering innovation, supporting some of the most advanced naval platforms in the world. You'll play a key role in delivering high-impact analysis that directly influences the performance, safety, and reliability of critical mechanical and fluid systems across both submarine and surface ship platforms.

Delivering high-quality fluid analysis

to support a wide range of projects, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.

Authoring technical documentation

that provides robust, customer-facing qualification evidence for complex systems.

Driving innovation

by contributing to the evolution of our fluid analysis methodologies, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency.

Pushing technical boundaries

by developing and applying advanced techniques such as compressible and multiphase CFD analysis to meet emerging customer needs.




You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values curiosity, precision, and continuous improvement. Whether you're refining existing models or exploring new simulation techniques, your work will have real-world impact on the systems that keep our naval forces mission-ready.





This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid/remote working arrangements.

Essential Experience of the Fluid Analyst

Experience in fluid analysis in a high integrity environment. Understanding of first principle fluid dynamics. Experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics (Babcock use Fluent and CFX), 1D modelling (Babcock use Python, Matlab and AMESim). Experience / awareness of transient 2D and 3D analysis.

Qualifications for the Fluid Analyst

Mechanical Degree, or HND or HNC in an Engineering Discipline with demonstrable experience and capability.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. However, the successful candidate must obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance once in post.





Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What We Offer

Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.





We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.





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