Lead Technologist - Simulation

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Lead Technologist – Simulation to support the delivery of the MIMESIS Product Strategy. Responsibilities include managing roadmaps, engaging with stakeholders, and facilitating technical discussions. Candidates should have substantial leadership experience and a background in software or systems engineering. The role offers a competitive salary and promotes hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in simulation technologies.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leadership, engagement, and management within an engineering or technology-related environment.
• Strong ability to understand and discuss technical topics including product strategy and roadmap.
• Experience in software and/or systems engineering.
• Experience in project management and/or product development to align with project and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the MIMESIS Product Strategy.
• Facilitate management of MIMESIS roadmaps and IP framework.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop simulation knowledge.
• Support Product Delivery Lead in horizon scanning technologies.

Skills

Leadership and management

Technical topic discussion

Software engineering

Project management

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Lead Technologist – Simulation (00133543)

Lead Technologist – Simulation - 00133543

Job Title: Lead Technologist – Simulation

Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Broad Oak - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the MIMESIS Product Strategy
• Facilitate the management of MIMESIS roadmaps and IP framework
• Facilitate the management of the MIMESIS Product Breakdown Structure and cost and licensing models
• Engage with and collaborate with other BAE Systems businesses, external stakeholders and partners to develop and extend simulation knowledge and in the pursuit of Simulation and Training business opportunities
• Communicate the Product Strategy and vision within the Simulation and Training team and to wider stakeholders
• Support the Product Delivery Lead and System Design Authority in horizon scanning technologies and future ways of working, ensuring that technology solutions are identified, developed and communicated to inform Product
• Support the Product Delivery Lead and the Project Engineering Manager in identifying the required skillsets to implement technologies and solutions, and associated recruitment needs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leadership , engagement, and management within an engineering or technology-related environment.
• Strong ability to understand and discuss technical topics (including product strategy and roadmap, project integration, software development, Agile delivery, infrastructure, cost structures, and product licence management ), without needing to be the subject-matter expert .
• Experience in software and/or systems engineering.
• Experience in project management and/or product development, with the ability to deliver outcomes aligned to project and business objectives .

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

The Product Team

As Lead Technologist within the MIMESIS Product Team, you will play a key role in supporting the Product Delivery Lead and the MIMESIS System Design Authority in the development and delivery of the MIMESIS product and its advanced simulation technologies. You will work closely with colleagues across the MIMESIS team, the wider Simulation and Technology group, and a network of academics and technical specialists across internal and external partner organisations.

MIMESIS delivers a highly sophisticated battlespace simulation of the maritime domain — modelling terrain and seabed, weather, underwater acoustics, and the movement and behaviour of ships, submarines, and other platforms. It digitally replicates platform capabilities such as sonar, radar, and weapons systems to create a realistic and powerful environment. Our product supports naval training, enables customers to explore new concepts and capabilities, and allows engineering teams to test, integrate, and validate new systems and upgrades — ultimately helping to reduce operational risk and improve mission readiness.

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.

Closing Date:12th February 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.