AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The role combines strong technical expertise with collaboration among government personnel, contractors, and a team of engineers and scientists to solve complex challenges involving highly advanced systems.

Responsibilities include developing and integrating models for satellites, radars, aircraft, missiles, and C2 within a large-scale AFSIM environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field with 8+ years of experience; OR Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Equivalent experience, training, or certifications may be accepted in place of a degree.
• Proficiency in C++ and Modeling & Simulation techniques.
• Experience with CMake and Visual Studio for building and compiling AFSIM extensions and plug-ins.
• Experience with AFSIM including extensions and plug-ins.
• Strong English-language writing and briefing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a highly technical, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a mixed government-contractor setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate system models (satellites, radars, aircraft, missiles, command & control) into a large-scale AFSIM environment.
• Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of government and contractor staff.
• Create AFSIM representations of space and ground systems for AF/DoD use.
• Apply engineering judgment to address intelligence gaps and model real-world systems.
• Utilize CI/CD tools to test and evaluate AFSIM models prior to delivery.
• Prepare documentation, analytic reports, and multimedia products to support mission objectives.

Skills

C++

Modeling & Simulation

English writing

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AFSIM

CMake

Visual Studio

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Leidos is seeking an AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Engineer with an active TS/SCI at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This role combines strong technical expertise with excellent collaboration skills, working alongside government personnel, contractors, and a team of engineers and scientists to solve complex challenges involving highly advanced systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate system models (satellites, radars, aircraft, missiles, command & control) into a large-scale, many-on-many AFSIM simulation environment.
• Collaborate closely with a small, cross‑functional team of government and contractor staff.
• Create AFSIM representations of space and ground systems for AF/DoD use, applying engineering judgment to address intelligence gaps and accurately model real-world systems.
• Utilize CI/CD tools to test and evaluate AFSIM models prior to delivery.
• Prepare documentation, analytic reports, and multimedia products to support mission objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field with 8+ years of experience; OR Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Equivalent experience, training, or certifications may be accepted in place of a degree.
• Proficiency in C++ and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) techniques.
• Experience with CMake and Visual Studio for building and compiling AFSIM extensions and plug‑ins.
• Experience with AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling), including extensions and plug‑ins.
• Strong English-language writing and briefing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a highly technical, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a mixed government‑contractor setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field.
• Prior experience at WPAFB, working with Intelligence Community models and all‑source analysis.
• Familiarity with radars, aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Simulink Coder.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.