Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Leidos

$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Over 6 years of relevant experience with an MS or over 8 years with a BS
  • Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation
  • Familiarity with simulation techniques and methodologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on documentation
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Develop air-based system models using Simulink and MATLAB
  • Integrate models into a large-scale C++ real-time simulation environment
  • Collaborate and communicate with government and contractor teams
  • Evaluate intelligence data to inform modeling strategies
  • Test and validate models for customer delivery
  • Create and maintain model test and interface documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Milestone- and performance-based recognition programs
  • Potential for career advancement within a robust organization
  • Health and wellness programs tailored to employee needs
Full Job Description
Leidos is hiring a Modeling and Simulation Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The successful candidate will use strong technical capabilities and communication skills to collaborate with technical teams of engineers and scientists to develop, upgrade, and integrate models of threat systems in the air domain.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform tasks related to the modeling of air-based system models using Simulink and MATLAB
  • Perform tasks related to the integration of air-based system models into a large, many-on-many, real-time, C++ based simulation environment
  • Communicates and collaborate with teams of government and contractor personnel and develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems
  • Find, review, and assess available intelligence data to drive modeling decisions and influences project/team leaders regarding processes and approaches
  • Test and evaluate models to ensure functionality before submitting to the customer
  • Prepare model test and interface documentation in addition to other supporting documentation requested by the government customer


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE or a related field with more that 8 years of applicable experience or an MS degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related field with more than 6 years of applicable experience.
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques
  • Excellent English-language written and verbal communication. Strong emphasis on writing ability
  • Great people skills and the desire to work with technical teams of engineers and scientists
  • Ability to work independently and under deadlines in a mixed government-contractor environment using expert knowledge and ability to advance technical principles, theories, and concepts
  • To be considered, must have a current and active TS/SCI security clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in the Intelligence Community, specifically with modeling and simulation and/or all-source analysis


Original Posting:
June 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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