Senior Aerodynamics Capability Engineer

Job Title: Senior Aerodynamics Capability Engineer

Location: Warton 3-4 days onsite

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

Referral Bonus: £2000

Grade: E

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment Team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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

Job Title: Senior Aerodynamics Capability Engineer

Location: Warton 3-4 days onsite

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

Referral Bonus: £2000

Grade: E

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment Team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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