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Leidos LLC lists this Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer - TS/SCI opportunity in bath township, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Leidos is seeking a motivated, detailed-oriented problem-solver to join our modeling and simulation team as an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Dayton, OH. You will play a valuable part in developing and testing models of aerospace systems, to include air-launched weapons; ballistic missile systems; avionics; hypersonic vehicles; and guidance, navigation, and controls across a wide range of projects and programs.
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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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, integrate, and test models of aerospace systems based on provided information, research, and engineering principles.
Document model performance against requirements.
Document algorithm design.
Work collaboratively with an engineering team comprised of internal and external team members.
Interact with external stakeholders to define requirements and perform model demonstrations.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
Candidate must have 4 or more years of experience.
Experience with 3DOF/6DOF flight models.
Experience in MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience with system level requirements.
Detailed understanding of the systems engineering process.
Demonstrates solid understanding and intuition of the functionality and interdependency of aerospace systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
Organizational skills to document work and interface with team members to ensure flow of information.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess a Secret Clearance and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a TS/SCI Clearance.
Candidate must be local to or willing to relocate to the Dayton, OH area.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in C++ or Python.
Experience integrating and testing GNC algorithms.
Experience with ballistic missiles, air-launched missiles, or hypersonic vehicles.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
Pay and Benefits
competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave and Retirement
More details are available here.
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Commitment and Diversity
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.
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