Aerodynamics Engineer Graduate in Farnborough

Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Purpose: This role is to support the analysis, modelling and test of aerodynamic structures in support of our Aviation Engineering Centre, Wind Tunnel, Crewed and Uncrewed Air Platforms, and Science and Technology activity.

Background: You will be part of a team who work on a diverse set of programmes. You will work with the support of senior engineers and project manager to deliver your own tasks and work with a broad stakeholder group. As a graduate systems engineer you will develop your CFD modelling skills as well as build general technical knowledge of the structures, technologies, engineering methods and platforms in use. You will learn the engineering project life‑cycle, and how to contribute effectively to contract engineering activity, e.g., proposing packages of work, estimating time, managing risks, presenting to peers, supporting gate reviews and delivering technical reports. You will have a sound aeronautic baseline, as well as aptitude and ambition to be an aerodynamics modelling and test subject matter expert.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support delivery of aerodynamic modelling and test activity across a range of projects.
• Support senior engineers in delivery of their work, learning from pairing / deliver tasked work.
• Configure and run CFD models using CATIA, collating output into coherent and succinct reports.
• Support continuous improvement and smooth running of High Power Computing capability across teams.
• Support design and technology research activity relating to air domain / aerostructures / capabilities.
• Support multi-disciplinary collaborative working, including x-industry, partner and academic communities.
• Support safety, security, regulatory and non‑functional requirements that apply to your project.
• Research and build knowledge of relevant technologies and system context.
• Adopt and promote use of digital and collaboration tools on projects, influencing broader community.

Key Capabilities/Knowledge:

• Awareness of the Royal Aeronautical Society, their activities and resources.
• Aptitude for modelling aerodynamic effects and curiosity to explore and solve problems across breadth of topics.
• Ability to produce concise documentation, collating information and with attention to detail.
• Logical, analytical and evidence‑based approach, with ability to listen, self‑learn and ask questions.
• Ability to clearly communicate across a broad stakeholder group.

Experience & Qualifications:

• CFD Modelling experience, with demonstrable aptitude from University modules / projects.
• Evidence of using engineering processes, in providing rigour, structure and transparency of status.
• Delivered coherent written technical reports, e.g., through course work or dissertations.
• Degree or equivalent experience in aeronautics / aerodynamics.

Benefits:

• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms.
• Coaching and Mentoring.
• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Employee discount portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee‑led networks.

Security: Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

How to apply: Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.

Contact & Additional information: To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link: Life at QinetiQ.

Closing date: 5th June 2026