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🥝 Snr Principal Systems Engineer - Modelling & Simulation– Unmanned Systems

Prattwhitney | winnersh, United-Kingdom | Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Snr Principal Systems Engineer – Modelling & Simulation – Unmanned Systems to play a key technical leadership role in the design, development, test and demonstration of complex unmanned air systems. This role requires a strong background in modelling, simulation, flight controls, and autonomy, and involves working across the full lifecycle from customer requirements through to in‑field demonstrations.

What you will do

  • Lead modelling, simulation and control activities for complex unmanned systems, helping to turn mission concepts into validated, field‑ready capability.
  • Design high‑fidelity 6‑DOF digital models of complex unmanned systems, accurately representing vehicle dynamics, behaviours and mission performance.
  • Use Model‑Based Systems Engineering to inform, drive and verify system design decisions.
  • Develop, test, tune and deploy flight‑critical control laws and autonomy func...

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