Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer - TS/SCI

Leidos LLC; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Dayton, OH. You will develop and test models of aerospace systems, including air-launched weapons, ballistic missiles, avionics, hypersonic vehicles, and guidance, navigation, and controls.

Collaboration with internal/external teams is essential. The role requires ABET-accredited degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering, 4+ years of experience, and familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and 3DOF/6DOF flight models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Experience with 3DOF/6DOF flight models.
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with system level requirements.
• Knowledge of systems engineering process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test models of aerospace systems based on provided information, research, and engineering principles.
• Document model performance against requirements.
• Document algorithm design.
• Work collaboratively with an engineering team.
• Interact with external stakeholders to define requirements and perform model demonstrations.

Skills

4+ years experience

Strong communication

US Citizenship + TS/SCI eligibility

GNC algorithm familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Leidos is seeking a motivated, detailed-oriented problem-solver to join our modeling and simulation team as an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Dayton, OH. You will play a valuable part in developing and testing models of aerospace systems, to include air-launched weapons; ballistic missile systems; avionics; hypersonic vehicles; and guidance, navigation, and controls across a wide range of projects and programs.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test models of aerospace systems based on provided information, research, and engineering principles.
• Document model performance against requirements.
• Document algorithm design.
• Work collaboratively with an engineering team comprised of internal and external team members.
• Interact with external stakeholders to define requirements and perform model demonstrations.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• Candidate must have 4 or more years of experience.
• Experience with 3DOF/6DOF flight models.
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with system level requirements.
• Detailed understanding of the systems engineering process.
• Demonstrates solid understanding and intuition of the functionality and interdependency of aerospace systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to document work and interface with team members to ensure flow of information.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess a Secret Clearance and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a TS/SCI Clearance.
• Candidate must be local to or willing to relocate to the Dayton, OH area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in C++ or Python.
• Experience integrating and testing GNC algorithms.
• Experience with ballistic missiles, air-launched missiles, or hypersonic vehicles.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Pay and Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.