Modeling and Simulation Engineer - TS/SCI

Leidos Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. The role focuses on developing, upgrading, and integrating threat-system models in the air domain, collaborating with government and contractor teams to drive decisions.

The candidate will work with MATLAB/Simulink to model air-based systems, and integrate them into a large real-time simulation environment written in C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE or related field with 2+ years of applicable experience or an MS degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related field.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques.
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication. Strong emphasis on writing ability.
• Great people skills and the desire to work with technical teams of engineers and scientists.
• Ability to work independently and under deadlines in a mixed government-contractor environment.
• To be considered, must have a current and active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Model air-based system models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Integrate air-based system models into a large, real-time, C++-based simulation environment.
• Collaborate with government and contractor personnel.
• Review available intelligence data to drive modeling decisions.
• Test and evaluate models and document results for the customer.
• Prepare model test and interface documentation and other government-required documents.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink experience

Modeling & Simulation

English communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE or related

MS in CS/CE/EE or related

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Job description

Description

Leidos is hiring a Modeling and Simulation Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The successful candidate will use strong technical capabilities and communication skills to collaborate with technical teams of engineers and scientists to develop, upgrade, and integrate models of threat systems in the air domain.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to the modeling of air-based system models using Simulink and MATLAB
• Perform tasks related to the integration of air-based system models into a large, many-on-many, real-time, C++ based simulation environment
• Collaborate with teams of government and contractor personnel
• Find, review, and assess available intelligence data to drive modeling decisions
• Test and evaluate models to ensure functionality before submitting to the customer
• Prepare model test and interface documentation in addition to other supporting documentation requested by the government customer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE or a related field with 2+ years of applicable experience or an MS degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related field
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication. Strong emphasis on writing ability
• Great people skills and the desire to work with technical teams of engineers and scientists
• Ability to work independently and under deadlines in a mixed government-contractor environment
• To be considered, must have a current and active TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Intelligence Community, specifically with modeling and simulation and/or all-source analysis

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Original Posting

October 5, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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