Join BAE Systems as a Senior Aerodynamics Capability Engineer in Warton on a hybrid basis (3-4 days per week on site). In this role, you will lead the integration of a new aerodynamics product development solution for the FCAS programme, driving best practices, digital engineering alignment, and business change with a starting salary of £52,161+ dependent on experience.
Requirements
Proven experience in an Engineering Discipline role.
Extensive understanding and experience of multiple stages of the Product Engineering Lifecycle from concept and design to integration and test.
Educated to degree level within Aerodynamics or equivalent professional qualification.
Ability to analyse complex information, solve problems, and work with ambiguity.
Must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard and meet export control restrictions.
Skills & Responsibilities
Aerodynamics expertise: Guide and steer capability development and co-design product solutions for the FCAS programme.
Digital engineering ecosystem: Support the integration of aerodynamics toolsets with the wider digital engineering roadmap and framework.
Process innovation: Execute proof-of-concept and proof-of-value demonstrations ensuring time and cost goals are met.
Stakeholder communication: Support business change, build coalitions, and gather user requirements from toolset vendors and users.
Technical documentation: Articulate statements of work and technical reports while planning and delivering work to cost and schedule.
Potential transition routes: People from aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or digital engineering roles may bring relevant product lifecycle and technical documentation skills, alongside meeting the mandatory degree and engineering experience requirements.
Location: Warton, Hybrid – 3-4 days per week on site
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £52,161+ dependant on skills and 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:
You will lead the integration of a new aerodynamics product development solution for FCAS, through engagement with aerodynamics engineers and other engineering disciplines. Creating and developing a target future state vision for aerodynamics capability based on the latest engineering best practice.
Core duties:
Co-design and deliver the aerodynamics product development solution (processes, people, tools, technology, infrastructure, data) for the FCAS programme
Leverage your aerodynamics expertise to guide and steer aerodynamics capability development for the FCAS programme
Support the integration of aerodynamics toolsets with the wider Digital Engineering ecosystem.
Innovate and deliver the engineering processes, technology, people and culture required by your capability area to develop the FCAS product
Ensure alignment with the FCAS Digital Engineering Roadmap to achieve an integrated, end-to-end FCAS product development system
Execute proof-of-concept and proof-of-value demonstrations – providing condifence that the new product development approach meets the time and cost goals for the FCAS Programme.
Support business change, including communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, building coalitions and creating urgency
Build close relationships with both toolset vendors and users to ensure maximum capability value can be gained from new and existing capabilities. Identify customer requirements and new feature requests to ensure user’s needs are catered for
Essential Skills:
Proven experience in an Engineering Discipline role
Extensive understanding and experience of multiple stages of the Product Engineering Lifecycle – from Concept, Product Design through to Integration and Test
Ability to analyse complex information and apply strong engineering judgement to solve problems
Experience in articulating technical documents (such as statements of work, technical reports) and planning, executing and delivering work to cost and schedule
Be comfortable working with ambiguity, challenging established thinking, innovating, creating new ways of working and adapting to change
Professional Qualification: Educated to degree level within Aerodynamics or equivalent
The FCAS Digital Engineering team:
The FCAS Digital Engineering Team are paving the way for breakthroughs in new product development, operational performance, support and maintenance. By exploiting the latest digital technologies, data and the new engineering thinking to create better, faster and more cost-effective outputs we are providing the foundation to deliver the Global Combat Air Programme across the UK, Japan and Italy. We are rethinking the way that aircraft are developed and supported, streamlining our processes and bringing together people, technology and data to reduce cost and product development lead time.
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: 18th November 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.
