Modeling and Simulations Engineer

LV8D Solutions

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Test Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Background in engineering analysis, mission operations, or ground system support
  • Strong communication and customer engagement skills
  • Experience with M&S tools/technologies (C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK)

Responsibilities

  • Lead system level analysis and performance evaluations to inform strategic decisions
  • Tackle complex mission challenges across design, integration, and operational readiness
  • Identify and assess emerging technologies to enhance future mission capabilities
  • Support enterprise wide verification and validation for system performance
  • Review discrepancies and drive resolutions that improve mission assurance
  • Evaluate resources and schedules for major test and transition efforts
  • Capture lessons learned and best practices for the mission enterprise

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance
  • Retention incentive payout for unused annual company contributions to health insurance premiums and professional training
  • Referral bonuses up to $5,000 for successful employee referrals
  • Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition through Letters of Appreciation
  • Milestone rewards for service anniversaries
  • Annual profit sharing contribution equal to 4% of W-2 gross earnings into 401(k) with immediate vesting
  • 401(k) company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% with immediate vesting
  • Financial support for professional training and industry certifications
  • Support for pursuing degrees at accredited institutions
  • Flexible work hours and competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 100% Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with AD&D coverage
Full Job Description
Modeling and Simulations Engineer uses modeling, simulation, analysis, testing, and mission experience to help support a government program.

Position Overview

LV8D Solutions is looking for a Modeling and Simulations Engineer who's ready to help shape the next generation of national space capabilities. In this role, you won't just support a rapidly growing Intelligence Community customer - you'll be part of a mission driven team pushing the boundaries of Modeling & Simulation and SETA support for critical IC programs.

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role,

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead system level analysis and performance evaluations that directly inform strategic decisions.
  • Tackle complex, high stakes mission challenges across design, integration, and operational readiness.
  • Identify and assess emerging technologies that can elevate future mission capabilities.
  • Support enterprise wide verification and validation to ensure systems perform when it counts.
  • Review system discrepancies and drive meaningful resolutions that improve mission assurance.
  • Evaluate resources, schedules, and integration plans for major test and transition efforts.
  • Capture lessons learned and best practices that strengthen the broader mission enterprise.
  • Support occasional non standard hours to meet critical timelines.
  • Travel as needed to stay engaged with mission partners and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Test Engineering, Physics, or related technical field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Background in engineering analysis, mission operations, or ground system support is a big plus.
  • Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
  • Excellent writing and interpersonal abilities.
  • Experience with M&S tools/technologies such as C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK (desired).
  • Drive, initiative, and the ability to excel in a fast paced, mission focused environment.

Security Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment:
  • On-site work in a government or contractor facility
  • Occasional travel (up to 25%)


Benefits

Performance & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.

Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.

Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.

Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.

401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.

Career Development

The company invests in your professional growth through:
  • Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
  • Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.

Work-Life Balance

Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:
  • Flexible work hours
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Company holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Medical Coverage

Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees

Dental & Vision
  • Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection
  • 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
  • Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.

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