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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$95K - $115K *

Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge virtual embedded control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and validate virtual electronic control units, enhancing automotive...

Milford, MIRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Develop innovative virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate real-time virtual electronic control units, enhancing integration and performance in automo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development of virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate virtual electronic control units (VECUs) for enhanced automotive applications and int...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative vehicle design by integrating engineering requirements across teams. Leverage your expertise to create solutions that balance customer needs, design intent, and manufacturing feasi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Engineer innovative software solutions in a mission-critical environment. Collaborate with technical teams to design, develop, and maintain complex systems, ensuring reliability and scalability while...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$78K - $92K *

Transform fleet operations by monitoring performance, driving reliability, and collaborating with teams to enhance locomotive maintenance. Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiative...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $200K *

Elevate spacecraft performance by leading structural dynamics analysis for mechanisms. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure reliability from launch to orbit, developing finite element...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Drive structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft mechanisms, ensuring reliability from launch to orbit. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop finite element models and translate resul...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform lunar missions by contributing to GNC system design, development, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance spacecraft automation and ensure optimal performance through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading complex mechanical design projects for mobile equipment. Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe project completion whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Lead the charge in mechanical design for mobile equipment, managing complex projects and guiding engineers to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe project completion while collaborating across tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Advance your career by leading complex mechanical design projects for mobile equipment. Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe project completion w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Lead the charge in innovative mechanical design for mobile equipment, managing complex projects and guiding engineers to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe delivery of high-quality solutions. Co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $500K+*

Help us define, design, and validate power architecture for AI data centers, driving innovation in power efficiency and system performance. Collaborate across teams to bring cutting-edge solutions fro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Unlock potential by becoming a Deployment Strategist who drives customer success. Collaborate with engineers and clients, transforming complex AI solutions into practical applications while enhancing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of innovative modeling capabilities to enhance our advanced simulation framework, collaborating with engineers to integrate numerical methods and apply machine learning for mo...

Seattle, WARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $193K *

Drive the future of rail engineering by managing complex rolling stock projects. Leverage your expertise in vehicle design and modifications to ensure quality and compliance while mentoring teams and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $500K+*

Drive innovative power solutions for cutting-edge AI data centers, managing power architecture from rack to chip. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficiency and performance in high-power desi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in embedded systems, driving end-to-end development of prototype hardware. Collaborate in a dynamic team to define architectures, design systems, and enhance technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power systems engineering. As a key member, you'll design and develop scalable analysis modules, driving innovation in distribution system analysis and optimiz...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of engineers to design and implement control systems for nuclear power projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high-quality results on t...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion excellence in assembly processes by leading meetings, managing tooling, and ensuring equipment readiness. Collaborate across departments to drive production success and support customer engag...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of mechanical design by leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients. Drive innovative solutions in HVAC and plumbing systems while enhancing your lead...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion the validation and characterization of custom ASIC solutions, ensuring reliable performance through hands-on testing, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet data ce...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.