Job Title: Associate Detail Designer
Location: Halifax, NS
What you’ll be doing:
Assist in developing detailed designs for marine vessels using CAD software
Create blueprints and schematics for ship systems and structures
Participate in regular inspections and tests of ship systems and structures to verify quality and performance
Contribute to the design process under the supervision of Senior Designers, learning and applying ship design techniques
Continuously improve design skills and knowledge of marine systems through hands-on training and mentorship
Your skills and experiences:
Recent graduate with a degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field
Strong interest in ship design, 3D/2D modelling, and marine vessel construction
Willingness to learn and work under the guidance of senior team members
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as life insurance – you may also be eligible for an annual bonus.
In addition, you will also be entitled to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.
The Detail Design team:
As an Associate Detail Designer, you will be part of the design team working under the guidance of Senior Detail Designers and Team Leads. This is an entry level position with a comprehensive training program aimed at equipping you with the necessary skills to excel in marine vessel design using 3D/2D modelling techniques. You will have the opportunity to work on Canada’s River Class Destroyer program and gain hands-on experience with one of the best warship design teams in the industry.
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 underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 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.
Closing Date: August 6th, 2026
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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