Modelling & Simulation Synthetics Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Modelling & Simulation Synthetics 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: £44,907+ depending on experience

Job Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Engineer to join the FCAS Synthetics Team, playing a key role in shaping the future of synthetic environments and digital engineering. This team is central to the FCAS vision, enabling enterprise-wide alignment of approaches, reducing risk in future synthetic use, and supporting faster, more confident design decisions. By minimising physical testing, the role helps reduce costs and timelines while driving innovation in digital engineering and simulation. As part of a growing Synthetics team within the Digital Engineering workstream, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across GCAP and contribute to advancing cutting-edge capabilities in synthetic environments.

Core duties:

• Develop and Run Synthetic Fighter Jet Testing Environment
• Develop and Run Pilot-In-The-Loop Simulator for Fighter Jets along with Integrate and Test Models into Simulation Environment
• Run and Fly the Simulators, tuning and feedback about their performance, and supporting pilot test sessions
• Enabling early model integration to increase confidence in designs and reduce risk as we progress through the development lifecycle.
• Supporting test & evaluation, certification, and qualification by reducing reliance on physical testing, using models and simulations to generate evidence.
• Delivering a synthetic integration capability using a Model-Driven Simulation approach to support the FCAS programme through-life.

Essential Skills:

• Experience with functional programming languages and Modelling & Simulation toolsets and techniques
• Strong background in Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Computer Science
• Determined, independent, and methodical approach to solving complex engineering challenges
• Excellent ability to discuss and communicate technical concepts clearly
• HND or degree in a STEM subject, or equivalent industry experience

The FCAS Synthetics Team:

You’ll be joining a small sub-team of 4–5 people within the wider Synthetics capability. The Synthetics team is around 20 people and sits within a broader Digital Engineering function of approximately 130 specialists. Together, the team plays a key role in enabling programmes across GCAP through simulation and digital engineering, helping to reduce risk, improve design confidence, and accelerate delivery across complex systems.

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: 15th April 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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