Senior Simulation Engineer Jobs in Texas
Senior Simulation Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, oil and gas, automotive testing, and advanced manufacturing, with demand at every level from junior simulation specialist through principal engineer. The heaviest hiring happens in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and ExxonMobil maintain large engineering centers. The most in-demand specialties are hardware-in-the-loop systems, computational fluid dynamics modeling, and real-time embedded simulation for defense and energy applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Simulation Clinical Operation Specialist is responsible for oversight in collaboration with simulation team and leadership of the clinical operations of the simulation program at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science
Experience
- 3 years Health care simulation experience or
- 5 years Experience in healthcare or
- 5 years Experience working in an adult care setting
Licenses and Certifications
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Maintain current at all times.
Preferred
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
- TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer Certified Upon Hire and
- (CHSOS) CERT HLTHCARE SIMULATN OPER SP Certified HealthCare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS/CHSOS-A) Upon Hire or
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Upon Hire or
- Additional patient safety and/or quality certifications may be considered in lieu of CHSOS/CHSE. Upon Hire
- Current valid license as a Registered Nurse through the Texas Board of Registered Nursing or similar clinical experience Upon Hire
- (ACLSI) ACLS INSTRUCTOR American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor card or willing to obtain within 120 days of employment. within 120 Days Upon Hire and
- (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Maintain current at all times.
JOB DUTIES
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism to ensure psychological safety for learners.
- Maintains a commitment to professionalism /role models behaviors of professionalism for all team and individual interactions.
- Interacts with multiple disciplines to create trusting relationships across the healthcare organization and as appropriate the healthcare industry.
- With minimal guidance, communicates effectively with internal and external audiences, including presentation to leadership groups and committees.
- Aids in the prospective error proofing of our healthcare system through simulation; serving as a corrective action tool for RCA work, identifying latent safety threats, assisting in the remedy of gaps/near misses related to team communication, crisis resource management knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified.
- Provides leadership in clinical simulation operations by creating/selecting appropriate scenarios and modalities as appropriate to meet learning objectives in collaboration with simulation team to include hybrid simulation events using low-fidelity and high-fidelity manikin and standardized patients.
- In collaboration with the simulation team, advises and presents to faculty/stakeholders simulation methodology and best practices with a focus on standardization and efficiencies to improve teamwork and communication to support patient safety.
- Develops, implements, delivers, and provides sustainment of various immersive multi-disciplinary learning opportunities.
- Supports the state-of-the-art educational and research missions of the institution.
- Collaborates with stakeholders in the development of scenarios in simulation for the teaching of learners based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and UT Southwestern Medical Center policy.
- May provide mentorship and/or train staff.
- In conjunction with the simulation team, develops/coordinates training plans related to initial and ongoing educational programs that are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
- In conjunction with the simulation team as well as applicable unit faculty and staff, assists and provides recommendations in the development of scenarios in simulation to ensure validity and realism for the teaching of learners.
- Provides teaching, facilitation and/or debriefing of teamwork and communication simulation sessions in collaboration with simulation team.
- Develops evidence-based educational materials and adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs as appropriate for simulation program.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of simulation program using a variety of assessments tools.
- Evaluates patient environments, equipment, and education gaps during simulations to identify safety threats and provides feedback to leadership for improvement.
- Develops and collaborates in the design of education based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and UT Southwestern Medical Center policy.
- Advances, supports, and leads team simulation research projects and utilizes current research findings in simulation to promote best practices in simulation design and operations.
- Advances, supports, and promotes simulation use across campus.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement, innovation & development of initiatives for the integration of simulation into clinical operations.
- In collaboration with the simulation team, partner with content experts to implement and facilitate simulated based training through the development of clinically relevant scenarios and process improvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Simulation Clinical Operation Specialist is responsible for oversight in collaboration with simulation team and leadership of the clinical operations of the simulation program at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science
Experience
- 3 years Health care simulation experience or
- 5 years Experience in healthcare or
- 5 years Experience working in an adult care setting
Licenses and Certifications
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Maintain current at all times.
Preferred
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
- TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer Certified Upon Hire and
- (CHSOS) CERT HLTHCARE SIMULATN OPER SP Certified HealthCare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS/CHSOS-A) Upon Hire or
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Upon Hire or
- Additional patient safety and/or quality certifications may be considered in lieu of CHSOS/CHSE. Upon Hire
- Current valid license as a Registered Nurse through the Texas Board of Registered Nursing or similar clinical experience Upon Hire
- (ACLSI) ACLS INSTRUCTOR American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor card or willing to obtain within 120 days of employment. within 120 Days Upon Hire and
- (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Maintain current at all times.
JOB DUTIES
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism to ensure psychological safety for learners.
- Maintains a commitment to professionalism /role models behaviors of professionalism for all team and individual interactions.
- Interacts with multiple disciplines to create trusting relationships across the healthcare organization and as appropriate the healthcare industry.
- With minimal guidance, communicates effectively with internal and external audiences, including presentation to leadership groups and committees.
- Aids in the prospective error proofing of our healthcare system through simulation; serving as a corrective action tool for RCA work, identifying latent safety threats, assisting in the remedy of gaps/near misses related to team communication, crisis resource management knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified.
- Provides leadership in clinical simulation operations by creating/selecting appropriate scenarios and modalities as appropriate to meet learning objectives in collaboration with simulation team to include hybrid simulation events using low-fidelity and high-fidelity manikin and standardized patients.
- In collaboration with the simulation team, advises and presents to faculty/stakeholders simulation methodology and best practices with a focus on standardization and efficiencies to improve teamwork and communication to support patient safety.
- Develops, implements, delivers, and provides sustainment of various immersive multi-disciplinary learning opportunities.
- Supports the state-of-the-art educational and research missions of the institution.
- Collaborates with stakeholders in the development of scenarios in simulation for the teaching of learners based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and UT Southwestern Medical Center policy.
- May provide mentorship and/or train staff.
- In conjunction with the simulation team, develops/coordinates training plans related to initial and ongoing educational programs that are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
- In conjunction with the simulation team as well as applicable unit faculty and staff, assists and provides recommendations in the development of scenarios in simulation to ensure validity and realism for the teaching of learners.
- Provides teaching, facilitation and/or debriefing of teamwork and communication simulation sessions in collaboration with simulation team.
- Develops evidence-based educational materials and adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs as appropriate for simulation program.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of simulation program using a variety of assessments tools.
- Evaluates patient environments, equipment, and education gaps during simulations to identify safety threats and provides feedback to leadership for improvement.
- Develops and collaborates in the design of education based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and UT Southwestern Medical Center policy.
- Advances, supports, and leads team simulation research projects and utilizes current research findings in simulation to promote best practices in simulation design and operations.
- Advances, supports, and promotes simulation use across campus.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement, innovation & development of initiatives for the integration of simulation into clinical operations.
- In collaboration with the simulation team, partner with content experts to implement and facilitate simulated based training through the development of clinically relevant scenarios and process improvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior simulation engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering required
- Five or more years of simulation development experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent tools
- Demonstrated expertise in hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop test environments
- Experience supporting defense or aerospace programs with ITAR-controlled systems and data
- Proficiency with real-time simulation platforms such as dSPACE, National Instruments, or Speedgoat
- Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-functional engineering teams
Senior Simulation Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior simulation engineer in Texas?
Most senior simulation engineer roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or systems engineering, though many positions prefer a master's degree for senior-level work. Texas does not require a state-specific license for simulation engineers, but candidates pursuing broader engineering responsibility may obtain a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Employers typically expect several years of hands-on simulation development before hiring at the senior level.
How much do senior simulation engineers make in Texas?
Senior simulation engineers in Texas earn a median of about $115,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $177,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior simulation engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring senior simulation engineers in Texas right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, AVEVA, and Peraton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, energy companies, and aerospace primes makes it one of the most consistent states for simulation engineering hiring year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most senior simulation engineer jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Irving have the most senior simulation engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense energy and aerospace sector, including NASA Johnson Space Center and major oil and gas operators, while Dallas draws defense and technology firms, and San Antonio supports a large Air Force and defense contracting presence at Joint Base San Antonio.
Are there remote senior simulation engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, because much simulation engineering work ties to physical hardware rigs, classified lab environments, or defense facilities requiring on-site access. About 67% of senior simulation engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Model development, scripting, and data analysis phases of simulation projects are the tasks most likely to be approved for remote work.
How can I get hired as a senior simulation engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a simulation or test engineer associate role, often posted by Texas defense and aerospace employers as new-grad or rotational positions. Companies like Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth and Raytheon in McKinney regularly bring in early-career engineers through structured development programs before promoting internally to senior roles. Building a portfolio in MATLAB or Simulink through university capstone projects, internships, or open-source work, and pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, gives candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to senior simulation engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to senior simulation engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employer.
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