Graduate Modelling & Simulation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Graduate Air Modelling & Simulation Engineer. The role involves modelling and simulation applications throughout the engineering lifecycle, developing networked simulations, and preparing software toolsets. Candidates should have a relevant STEM degree and be ready for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: 2.2 in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant STEM subjects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Game Development

Computer Graphics

Aeronautical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

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 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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill 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 ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible for. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically involves 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the vetting level required.