Modeling and Simulation Lead Software Engineer

Leidos; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Lead Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer in Beavercreek, OH, requiring an active Secret clearance. The role focuses on integrating an infrared threat simulation into a multispectral, few-on-few environment using C++.

You will lead engineers, coordinate with government and contractor teams, and help design tools for the broader simulation framework while ensuring documentation and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE or related field with 5+ years of applicable experience or an MS degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field
• Experience with C++, Linux
• Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and under deadlines in a mixed government-contractor environment
• Current and active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to the integration of an infrared threat simulation into a multispectral few-on-few, C++ based simulation environment
• Lead a team of engineers and manage team tasking
• Collaborate with teams of government and contractor personnel
• Participate in the design and implementation of tools that support the wider multispectral simulation
• Test and evaluate implementations, provide feedback to developmental team and team partners
• Prepare documentation requested by the government customer

Skills

C++

Linux

Modeling & Simulation

Communication

Team leadership

Independent work

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/EE

MS in CS/CE/EE (optional)

Job description

Description

Leidos is hiring a Lead Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer with an active Secret clearance in our Beavercreek Ohio Office. The successful candidate will use strong technical capabilities and communication skills to collaborate with technical teams of engineers and scientists to integrate an infrared threat simulation into a multispectral few-on-few engagement simulation environment.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to the integration of an infrared threat simulation into a multispectral few-on-few, C++ based simulation environment
• Lead a team of engineers and manage team tasking
• Collaborate with teams of government and contractor personnel
• Participate in the design and implementation of tools that support the wider multispectral simulation
• Test and evaluate implementations, provide feedback to developmental team and team partners
• Prepare documentation requested by the government customer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE or a related field with 5+ years of applicable experience or an MS degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related field
• Experience with C++, Linux
• 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 Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with modeling and simulation, Python, GPU compute, HPC resources, EO/IR sensor phenomenology, infrared threat systems
• Previous team lead experience
• Previous experience with department of defense software applications

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.