Digital Twin Engineer – The Schools' Aerospace Careers Programme

What Does This Career Involve?

Digital Twin Engineers create high-fidelity virtual models of aerospace systems — from jet engines to entire aircraft. These models mirror real-time performance, allowing engineers to simulate stresses, predict faults, and plan maintenance before problems arise. The role blends aerospace engineering, data science, and software development to create powerful tools for smarter decision-making.

Why Is This the Future?

Digital twins are revolutionising aerospace by reducing testing time, improving safety, and cutting costs. From design to decommissioning, these models allow engineers to track and improve aircraft performance across their entire lifecycle. As aerospace systems grow more complex, the demand for engineers who can bridge the physical and digital worlds is rising fast.

Related Existing Careers

Aerospace Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers manage the integration and performance of complex aircraft systems — a core part of creating digital twins that reflect the full operational environment.

Simulation Engineer

Simulation Engineers build and validate virtual models for use in design and testing. Their work directly supports the predictive and analytical functions of digital twin systems.

Data Analyst (Aerospace)

By interpreting operational data from aircraft, Data Analysts help improve accuracy in digital twins, providing critical insights for predictive maintenance and performance modelling.