Modeling and Simulation Engineer Jobs
Modeling and Simulation Engineer jobs are open from new-grad to senior and principal levels across defense, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, with specializations in physics-based modeling, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and digital twin development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Support and conduct simulation studies to include but not limited to system and component performance, engineering trade-offs, system effectiveness, cost, and logistics.
- Review/model work for compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Develop and maintain modeling best practices.
- Analyze complex problems.
- Develop relevant models and constraints to run complex dynamic structural, thermal, or other analyses.
- Review and support work to develop appropriate models to solve complex weapon system issues, to include networking and communications.
- Develop and apply advanced software and systems methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.
- Analyze, evaluate, and plan methods of approach and organize means to achieve solutions of complex technical problems.
- Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
- Evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.
- Provide technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations.
- Work with a team of analysts onsite at Hanscom AFB and with Government clients to verify the correct intelligence data required for key modeling and simulation analyses, including models that range from engineering to mission level.
- Work with internal and external organizations to gather required capabilities and performance (C&P) data for classified threat systems to ensure proper characterization of the threat models.
- Apply analysis tools, object models, and analytical techniques to support mission-level analyses, to include the performance of military communication networks, susceptibility to threats (kinetic, EMP, Cyber, etc.), concept alternatives characterization, development planning, and the analysis of new systems, technologies, effectiveness, and lethality.
- Employ Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle.
- Apply and support digital engineering concepts and techniques throughout the program lifecycle, such as providing technical support to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Provide analysis and recommendations to incorporate communications systems and Modular Open System Architectures (e.g. Open Mission Systems) on host platforms with an NC3 mission to enable NC3 modernization.
The projected compensation range for this position is $151,800-$175,600. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes: Health and Dental Insurance; 401(k) and Matching; Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; and Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
- Support and conduct simulation studies to include but not limited to system and component performance, engineering trade-offs, system effectiveness, cost, and logistics.
- Review/model work for compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Develop and maintain modeling best practices.
- Analyze complex problems.
- Develop relevant models and constraints to run complex dynamic structural, thermal, or other analyses.
- Review and support work to develop appropriate models to solve complex weapon system issues, to include networking and communications.
- Develop and apply advanced software and systems methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.
- Analyze, evaluate, and plan methods of approach and organize means to achieve solutions of complex technical problems.
- Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
- Evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.
- Provide technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations.
- Work with a team of analysts onsite at Hanscom AFB and with Government clients to verify the correct intelligence data required for key modeling and simulation analyses, including models that range from engineering to mission level.
- Work with internal and external organizations to gather required capabilities and performance (C&P) data for classified threat systems to ensure proper characterization of the threat models.
- Apply analysis tools, object models, and analytical techniques to support mission-level analyses, to include the performance of military communication networks, susceptibility to threats (kinetic, EMP, Cyber, etc.), concept alternatives characterization, development planning, and the analysis of new systems, technologies, effectiveness, and lethality.
- Employ Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle.
- Apply and support digital engineering concepts and techniques throughout the program lifecycle, such as providing technical support to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Provide analysis and recommendations to incorporate communications systems and Modular Open System Architectures (e.g. Open Mission Systems) on host platforms with an NC3 mission to enable NC3 modernization.
The projected compensation range for this position is $151,800-$175,600. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Abacus Technology offers a benefits package that includes: Health and Dental Insurance; 401(k) and Matching; Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; and Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman33
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory18
- Booz Allen Hamilton15
- The Aerospace Corporation14
- MTSI10
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in modeling and simulation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or systems engineering
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for model development and system simulation
- Experience with model-based design and hardware-in-the-loop testing environments
- Familiarity with high-fidelity simulation tools such as ANSYS, CATIA, or OpenFOAM
- Knowledge of numerical methods, differential equations, and control system theory
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense and government roles
Tips for Your Modeling and Simulation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to simulation toolchains
List the specific simulation environments you have used, such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, or OpenFOAM, in a dedicated tools section. Recruiters screening modeling and simulation engineer resumes often filter by named software before reading anything else.
Highlight model validation and verification work
Employers distinguish candidates who built models from those who also validated them against test data. Call out any V&V processes you owned, the accuracy thresholds you achieved, and the physical domains your models covered.
Filter openings by application domain
Modeling and simulation engineer roles in defense and aerospace often require a security clearance, while automotive and consumer electronics roles do not. Narrowing your search by domain early saves you from pursuing listings that have a hard clearance requirement you can't meet.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists modeling and simulation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a simulation artifact for technical interviews
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a model you built, explain your assumptions, and defend your solver or numerical method choices. Bring a documented example, even a simple one, that shows your end-to-end workflow from requirements to validated output.
Negotiate around clearance sponsorship and tool access
If a role requires a clearance you don't yet hold, ask during the offer stage whether the employer will sponsor investigation costs and what the expected timeline is. Some teams also cover licenses for expensive simulation software, which is worth confirming before you accept.
Modeling and Simulation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most modeling and simulation engineers?
Northrop Grumman, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Booz Allen Hamilton are hiring the most modeling and simulation engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, California, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and aerospace primes tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many modeling and simulation engineer jobs are remote?
About 29% of modeling and simulation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Software-centric simulation work in automotive digital twin development and commercial software tools tends to offer the most remote flexibility, while defense and hardware-in-the-loop testing roles are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a modeling and simulation engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or systems engineering, as these programs build the physics and mathematics foundation the role demands. Develop hands-on proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or domain-specific tools through coursework projects or internships. Build a portfolio of validated models that shows your end-to-end process from problem definition to results, then target entry-level roles in aerospace, defense, or automotive that offer structured simulation engineering rotations.
Can you get a modeling and simulation engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level modeling and simulation engineer roles exist, particularly at defense contractors and large aerospace primes that run graduate development programs. Strengthen your application by contributing to open-source simulation projects, publishing academic model validation work, or completing internships that produced a documented simulation artifact. Demonstrating that you understand numerical solvers and can explain your model assumptions clearly matters more at the entry level than years of industry experience.
What does the modeling and simulation engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your domain background and tool familiarity, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering numerical methods, solver selection, and model validation approaches. A take-home assignment or live coding exercise involving a small simulation problem is common at mid-stage. Final rounds typically include a panel where you walk through a past model in depth, field questions on your assumptions, and discuss how you handled discrepancies between simulation outputs and physical test data.
Where can I find and apply to modeling and simulation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to modeling and simulation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your domain experience and tool proficiency, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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