Explore Simulation Engineer Jobs

Simulation engineers use computational models and engineering principles to predict how products, systems, and processes will perform. From aerospace and automotive design to energy, manufacturing, and defense, these professionals help teams test ideas, assess risk, and make informed decisions before committing to costly prototypes or real-world trials. Explore vetted Simulation Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Simulation Engineer Do?

Simulation engineers build, run, and validate models that represent physical systems or operational processes. Their work may involve finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphysics modeling, discrete-event simulation, or digital twins. They interpret results, explain assumptions and limitations, and partner with design, software, research, and manufacturing teams to guide engineering decisions.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related discipline, along with experience in a relevant industry. Valuable skills include numerical methods, programming, data analysis, model verification and validation, and clear technical communication. Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, Python, Ansys, Abaqus, Siemens Simcenter, or similar platforms may be important depending on the role.

Industries Hiring Simulation Engineers

Simulation engineers work across aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, industrial manufacturing, energy, medical devices, electronics, and technology. Responsibilities vary by sector: one position may focus on structural durability, while another may model fluid behavior, factory throughput, vehicle dynamics, or complex system performance.

Find Your Next Simulation Engineering Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles aligned with your technical background, industry experience, and career goals. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, and look for positions offering compensation of $100,000 or more.

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$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to validating and enhancing vehicle systems, creating comprehensive test strategies, and ensuring robust functionalities through collaboration with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $293K *

Deliver innovative emulation solutions to clients, enhancing designs through guidance, improving methodologies, and collaborating with R&D to optimize product deployment and customer satisfaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Create advanced simulation systems for robotics and embodied AI. Collaborate with teams to develop high-fidelity environments, enhance robot learning, and improve sim-to-real transfer, all while solvi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive validation excellence by developing test strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance SSD quality and efficiency. Leverage AI tools to optimize processes and ensure timely project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client and enterprise systems through efficient test engineering. Drive process improvements, manage inventory, and execute test cases while solving complex issues in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by integrating engineering models and simulation tools to enhance hypersonic system analysis. Support software development using C++ and Python, and collaborate with multidisciplin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing robotic locomotion and manipulation through advanced simulation techniques. Own the full pipeline from real-world reconstruction to synthetic data generation, enabli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in automotive software validation, focusing on Battery Management Systems (BMS) and advanced driver assistance technologies. Drive end-to-end testing, compliance, and efficiency improv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $156K *

Join us to design and implement advanced software for spacecraft simulators, enhancing simulation capabilities through collaboration, innovation, and adherence to industry best practices in a fast-pac...

San Jose, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $156K *

Join us to design and implement spacecraft simulator software, enhance system functionality, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating within a dynamic team focused on space applications and cut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies. You'll manage an enterprise test repository, develop test plans, and ensure compliance with DoD standa...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead product design efforts across platforms, crafting high-quality visuals and interactions that enhance user experiences and drive product growth. Collaborate on innovative projects while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive innovation by developing and integrating automated systems for manufacturing solar array products. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance production capabilities and ensure quality, while sha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on quality engineering. Engage in impactful projects, develop testing frameworks, and enhance your leadership skills while collaborating with top...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $135K *

Engineer high-fidelity spacecraft simulation capabilities, tackling complex challenges in a collaborative environment. Contribute to the software development lifecycle while ensuring seamless integrat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Support high-fidelity spacecraft simulations by developing, integrating, and testing software in a collaborative setting. Bring your hands-on experience with C++ and Python to solve complex problems i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance automation by developing robust frameworks and ensuring system integrity for a major federal modernization program while collaborating with diverse technical teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join us to design and validate cutting-edge GN&C systems for hypersonic weapon systems. Your expertise in modeling, simulation, and algorithm development will enhance performance in mission-critical e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and validation of GN&C systems for hypersonic weapons, focusing on simulation development and performance analysis. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize system performance i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $220K *

Lead and enhance simulation capabilities for modular autonomous aircraft development, ensuring seamless integration across software, sensors, and test environments while fostering team growth and inte...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower technical excellence by integrating cutting-edge simulation systems. Drive innovation in modeling and simulation software, ensuring efficient data flows and communication interfaces to enhance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team of Modeling & Simulation Engineers, collaborating on cutting-edge projects to develop and integrate complex system models into advanced simulation environments, en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative algorithms and AI technologies to empower engineers in dynamic system modeling from data, enhancing MATLAB® and Simulink® capabilities for real-world applications in system identif...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $144K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing custom automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Power BI, facilitating business process efficiency and direct customer engagement with a f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $174K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring operational readiness of critical simulation environments. Drive modernization initiatives, manage lab configurations, and collaborate with experts to enhance te...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a simulation engineer do?question toggle

    A simulation engineer creates and analyzes computational models to predict how products, systems, or processes will behave. They validate results and share insights that help teams improve designs, reduce risk, and make better engineering decisions.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for simulation engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many positions require a bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Employers may also look for programming, numerical analysis, domain-specific modeling experience, and familiarity with simulation tools.

  • What software do simulation engineers use?question toggle

    Tools depend on the industry and type of analysis. Common examples include MATLAB, Python, Ansys, Abaqus, and Siemens Simcenter, as well as specialized CFD, FEA, multiphysics, and digital-twin platforms.

  • Which industries hire simulation engineers?question toggle

    Simulation engineers are employed in aerospace and defense, automotive, manufacturing, energy, medical devices, electronics, and technology, among other industries.

  • How can I find Simulation Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Simulation Engineer listings on Ladders and review each position's compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.