Graduate Modelling & Simulation Engineer

BAE Systems (New); Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Graduate Air Modelling & Simulation Engineer to join their team in Warton/Samlesbury. The role involves modelling and simulation across the engineering lifecycle, including developing simulations for training and improving software tools. The company offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.2 in relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Experience with modelling and simulation related modules.

Responsibilities

• Modelling & Simulation applications throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Developing complex networked simulations for training activities.
• Preparing and improving software toolsets.

Skills

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Game Development

Computer Graphics

Aeronautical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Modelling and Simulation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Electromagnetics Simulation

Job description

Length of contract

Permanent contract

Start date (dd Month Year)

13th April 2026

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.

Description

Job title: Graduate Air Modelling & 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 3-5 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 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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions based on factors like nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency for meaningful checks.