Graduate Modelling and Simulation Engineer

BAE Systems; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Graduate Air Modelling and Simulation Engineer. This permanent role involves hybrid working conditions, and the candidate will develop simulations and prepare software toolsets. Applicants must hold or be predicted to achieve a degree in a relevant STEM subject, and a competitive salary of £34,000 plus a £2,000 welcome bonus is offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Employee share plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Predicted or achieved a 2.2 in a degree in relevant STEM subjects.
• Knowledge of Virtual Reality and Game Development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex networked simulations for training.
• Validate and document simulation toolsets.
• Prepare and improve software tools for modelling.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Artificial Intelligence

Mathematics

Physics

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related STEM

Tools

Software Toolsets

Job description

Description

Job Title: Graduate Air Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you’ll be doing

Modelling & Simulation has applications throughout the whole engineering lifecycle:

• From prototyping and evaluating early design concepts.
• Producing a realistic model of how a system performs.
• Developing complex networked simulations to support front-line training activities.
• Preparing and improving software toolsets e.g. computational fluid dynamics or electromagnetics simulation.
• Validation and documentation of toolsets.
• Developing new prototype Virtual Reality or Artificial Intelligence based demonstrators to improve product usability or design.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air Team

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Game Development (including Augmented and Virtual Reality), Computer Graphics (Warton based roles) Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other STEM subjects with modelling and simulation related modules.

Start date (dd Month Year) 7th September 2026 Length of contract Permanent contract

When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your cv
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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