Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Lead

Koitecc Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense seeks a strategic Modeling and Simulation Lead to develop a tactical roadmap, build an in-house simulations and performance analysis team, and ensure delivery of advanced M&S solutions supporting design, analysis and verification.

The role collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams, program management, and external stakeholders to meet objectives, budget, and customer requirements, with leadership responsibility for staffing and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience or 6+ years with MS degree.
• 5+ years of experience in modeling and simulation for complex defense or aerospace systems.
• Experience with planning, schedule development, budget estimation, and team-building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create a strategic tactical performance roadmap for the IFPC Inc 2 Launcher Program.
• Develop a plan for establishing an in-house simulations and performance analysis team with schedule and budget.
• Lead staffing, onboarding, and development of the performance analysis team.
• Oversee development, integration, and application of M&S for system performance and trade studies.
• Ensure M&S products align with goals, requirements, and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and external stakeholders for effective communication.
• Provide leadership in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for M&S tasks.
• Present technical information and strategic plans to senior leadership and customers.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Leadership

Communication

DoD clearance

Cross-functional teamwork

Plan & budget

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Math/CS or related

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

AFSIM

STK

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

The IFPC Inc 2 Launcher Program and Role Overview

The IFPC Inc 2 Launcher Program is seeking a strategic and results-driven Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Lead to develop and execute a tactical performance roadmap, build and lead an in-house simulations and performance analysis team, and ensure the delivery of advanced M&S solutions supporting system design, analysis, and verification. The M&S Lead will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, program management, and external stakeholders to meet program objectives and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a strategic tactical performance roadmap for the IFPC Inc 2 Launcher Program.
• Develop a detailed plan for establishing an in-house simulations and performance analysis team, including schedule and budget estimation.
• Lead the effort to staff and build the performance analysis team, including recruiting, onboarding, and team development.
• Oversee the development, integration, and application of modeling and simulation solutions for system performance, mission analysis, and trade studies.
• Ensure M&S products are aligned with program goals, technical requirements, and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and integration of M&S activities.
• Provide leadership in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for M&S tasks.
• Present technical information and strategic plans to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and customers.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience or 6+ years with MS degree.
• 5+ years of experience in modeling and simulation for complex defense or aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry-standard M&S tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, AFSIM, STK, or similar), including scope and limitations.
• Experience in planning, schedule development, budget estimation, and team-building.
• Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in modeling and simulation for defense, missile, launcher, or related weapon system programs.
• Prior experience leading teams responsible for performance analysis or modeling and simulation.
• Experience supporting missile defense, launcher, or related weapon system programs.
• Familiarity with verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) processes for M&S.
• Prior experience working with government customers and understanding of DoD acquisition processes.
• Previous management experience in a matrixed engineering organization.
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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

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.

If you’re looking for comfort

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.

Original Posting

July 30, 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.

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.