AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Leidos Holdings Inc

Dayton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$87,100–$157,450 Per Year
SKILLS
Air Force, Analysis Skills, C++ Programming Language, CMake, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Documentation, English Language, Government Contracts, Intelligence Community, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Multimedia, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Support, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Simulation, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Test Tools, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, Web Client Plug-ins
LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Leidos is seeking an AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Engineer with an active TS/SCI to support the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This role combines strong technical expertise with excellent collaboration skills, working alongside government personnel, contractors, and a team of engineers and scientists to solve complex challenges involving highly advanced systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and integrate system models (satellites, radars, aircraft, missiles, command & control) into a large-scale, many-on-many AFSIM simulation environment.
  • Collaborate closely with a small, cross-functional team of government and contractor staff.
  • Create AFSIM representations of space and ground systems for AF/DoD use, applying engineering judgment to address intelligence gaps and accurately model real-world systems.
  • Utilize CI/CD tools to test and evaluate AFSIM models prior to delivery.
  • Prepare documentation, analytic reports, and multimedia products to support mission objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field with 8+ years of experience; OR Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Equivalent experience, training, or certifications may be accepted in place of a degree.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Modeling & Simulation (M&S) techniques.
  • Experience with CMake and Visual Studio for building and compiling AFSIM extensions and plug-ins.
  • Experience with AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling), including extensions and plug-ins.
  • Strong English-language writing and briefing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a highly technical, collaborative environment.
  • Ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a mixed government-contractor setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field.
  • Prior experience at NSIC or NASIC, working with Intelligence Community models and all-source analysis.
  • Familiarity with radars, aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Simulink Coder.

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Original Posting:

December 11, 2025

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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 the Company

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Leidos Holdings Inc

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/