Graduate Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Tussell Limited; Warton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Graduate Modelling & Simulation Engineer for a full-time role in Warton. The position offers hands-on experience in the engineering lifecycle, competitive salary starting at £34,000, and a supportive, inclusive work culture. Candidates must be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject. This program opens opportunities for future career advancement in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

£2,000 welcome bonus

Flexible benefits package

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Some roles may have nationality or birthplace restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering lifecycle activities and simulations.
• Gain hands-on industry experience in real projects.
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Graduate Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Modelling & Simulation has applications throughout the engineering lifecycle, from prototyping and evaluating early design concepts to developing realistic models of system performance and supporting front-line training activities.

Overview

On a BAE Systems undergraduate programme, you’ll launch a career that’s truly yours. With access to world-class training, your personal and professional networks can flourish while working across intellectually stimulating work with real responsibility from day one. You’ll receive a flexible benefits package and mentors, gaining practical experience and expert insight for the next step in your career journey. You could receive a conditional offer to join our graduate programme, choosing a future enhanced by flexibility, innovation and inclusivity in a supportive, collaborative culture where you can build a varied career and achieve your potential.

Why a BAE Systems programme?

Our one-year programme gives you hands-on industry experience and deep insight into life at BAE Systems.

What we are looking for

You’ll need to be on track to receive a minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

Please note: some roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth may limit the roles you can undertake.

Additional job details

Location: Warton

Plus a flexible benefits package to suit your lifestyle.

Contract, dates and working times: Full-time

How to apply

The stages of our application process include: a short online application. If you’re successful, you'll complete an online assessment with interactive activities and an on-demand video interview. The next stage is a competency-based interview, either virtual or face-to-face.

Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 December 2025.

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At BAE Systems, we create advanced technology that helps protect people and national security across air, land, sea and cyber. You’ll play a meaningful role on graduate or undergraduate programmes, with world-class training, mentors and inclusive networks to help you thrive.

From day one, you’ll work on real projects that matter. Whether your passion lies in engineering, digital, business or project management, you’ll be supported to build a career that’s uniquely yours.

We believe diversity fuels innovation. Your background, ideas and perspective will be valued, and your hard work recognised in a collaborative, supportive team working toward a shared purpose — protecting those who protect us.

As a graduate at BAE Systems, you can expect to build deep expertise, explore opportunities across disciplines and geographies, and gain industry-recognised qualifications along the way. With long-term career prospects and work that makes an impact, you’ll have security and freedom to shape a career that’s yours.

From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Why BAE Systems?

• 110,000 diverse workforce in more than 40 countries
• £12.7m contributed to local, national and international organisations in 2024
• 40,959 hours volunteered by our employees with charities and not-for-profit organisations
• 23rd The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2025

Rewards and benefits

Market-leading benefits: As a graduate, you can expect a starting salary of £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome bonus and an optional 20% salary advance. As an undergraduate, salaries start at £24,300 pro rata.

Inclusion: An inclusive team is a creative and innovative team. Everyone should feel valued and empowered to thrive.

Learning and development: We’ll help you reach your potential and continue to learn and develop a fulfilling career.

Experience and qualifications: You’ll gain hands-on experiences on real-life projects, and many graduate programmes fully fund professional qualifications.

Graduate opportunities

Whether you’re straight out of university or changing careers, you’ll join an inclusive, collaborative team at the forefront of innovation. The non-rotational programme varies in duration and structure and equips you with lifelong skills across engineering, technology or business.

Undergraduate opportunities

Our placements offer a valuable first step, enabling practical experience at the cutting edge of technology. A 12-month industrial placement or a 12-week summer internship provides mentoring and exposure to high-profile projects, with potential to lead to a full-time graduate position.

Nationality restrictions

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, prior nationalities and place of birth can restrict eligibility. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, depending on the role. Further information on national security vetting levels is available.

Reasonable adjustments

We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.