Modelling and Simulation Engineer FCAS Synthetics
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Modelling and Simulation Engineer for FCAS Synthetics, delivering advanced synthetic integration capabilities to support a leading defence programme through its lifecycle. Leverage model-driven simulation to enhance design confidence, reduce risk, and minimise reliance on physical testing.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop and run synthetic environments for fighter jet testing and pilot-in-the-loop simulation.
- Integrate and test models within the simulation environment, enhancing realism and usability.
- Support test & evaluation, certification, and qualification by generating evidence through simulation.
- Utilise a Model-Driven Simulation approach for through-life support of the FCAS programme.
- Requires a degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
// Role Specification
Modelling and Simulation Engineer - FCAS Synthetics
We are seeking a talented Modelling and Simulation Engineer to join our FCAS Synthetics Team at BAE Systems in Warton. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge synthetic integration capability, employing a Model-Driven Simulation approach to provide comprehensive through-life support for the FCAS programme.
Your work will be instrumental in enabling early model integration, which is key to increasing confidence in designs and significantly reducing risk as we progress through the development lifecycle. Furthermore, you will play a vital role in supporting test & evaluation, certification, and qualification activities by reducing the reliance on physical testing through the generation of evidence via models and simulations.
Core Duties:
- Developing and running a synthetic fighter jet testing environment.
- Developing and running a pilot-in-the-loop simulator for fighter jets.
- Integrating and testing models into the simulation environment.
- Improving simulator realism and usability, including the integration of external hardware and software.
- Running and flying the simulators, tuning and providing feedback on their performance, and supporting pilot test sessions.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- A degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- The ability to discuss and communicate technical concepts effectively.
- Experience with functional programming languages such as Simulink/Matlab, Python, Java, or C#/C++.
- Exposure to modelling and simulation tools, and/or experience with Siemens Teamcentre, NI Veristand/LabVIEW, version control software (GIT), Atlassian Jira/Confluence, or Agile workflows (e.g., Scrum/Kanban).
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