Modeling and Simulation Lead Software Engineer

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.

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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

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

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.

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