Lead Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Location: Warton – onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £59,491+ Depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

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.

Job Description:

As Lead Modelling & Simulation Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across all modelling, simulation, and digital representation activities throughout the system lifecycle. You will define the simulation architecture and infrastructure, lead a team of engineers, and ensure robust verification and validation of models to support system design, performance analysis, and test activities. Acting as the key technical authority for simulation within the Falconworks Systems Engineering Team, you will integrate models into wider system-of-systems environments, advise stakeholders on results and assumptions, and support key engineering decisions. You will also drive best practice, continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality delivery of simulation outputs in line with programme requirements, governance, and engineering standards.

Core duties:

• Define and lead the modelling & simulation strategy, including tools, frameworks, and architecture
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, test, and V&V teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Develop and maintain system and sub-system models using appropriate simulation tools
• Design and implement simulation and integration environments
• Plan and lead verification & validation activities to ensure model accuracy and credibility against real-world data
• Conduct simulation-based trade studies and system performance analysis
• Manage configuration control, documentation, and compliance with engineering standards and processes
• Monitor and report on technical risk, schedule, and budget within the modelling & simulation scope

Essential Skills:

• Proven leadership and team management experience
• STEM degree or equivalent industry experience
• Strong requirement management and systems engineering capability
• Experience in engineering planning, reviews, and delivery assurance
• Ability to define technical solutions and resolve complex engineering conflicts
• Understanding of technical integration within certification or assurance environments
• Strong awareness of compliance frameworks and operational governance standards

The Falconworks Systems Engineering Team:

You will lead the Falconworks Systems Engineering Team’s modelling & simulation capability, providing technical direction across simulation architecture, model development, and digital environments. Managing a team of 6–7 engineers, you will ensure high-quality delivery of simulation assets that support key system design, verification, and decision-making activities across the programme.

Acting as the primary simulation expert, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, customers, and partner teams, presenting results and guiding technical decisions. You will also champion continuous improvement in modelling and simulation tools, methods, and best practice, while representing the discipline in governance forums and technical reviews.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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 June 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.

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