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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

The Boeing Company Albuquerque, NM On-site senior full-time

Salary

$112,200 - $151,800 per year

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Description

The Boeing Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) organization is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer to join their team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The role involves planning, developing, and maintaining complex analysis and simulation models/tools to evaluate and improve total system architecture and performance, addressing complex defense problems to ensure mission success.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate systems under various scenarios and architectures to determine and/or optimize overall system mission performance.
  • Develop and maintain analysis tools of varied fidelity, including modeling and simulation tools to predict performance against evolving threats of current and future defense systems.
  • Conduct analysis of multiple targets discrimination for survivability, vulnerability, and susceptibility into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
  • Perform systems analyses of the existing system architecture in conjunction with new technologies and concepts for improvements to be considered for future architectures.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and reliable models to support directed energy and space-based applications utilizing industry-standard software and tools.
  • Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to gather data, validate models, and ensure accuracy of simulations.
  • Conduct simulations to analyze system performance, identify potential issues, and propose improvements.
  • Generate reports and present findings to stakeholders, providing clear and concise explanations of complex technical concepts.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in modeling and simulation techniques for electro-optical systems and recommend process improvements accordingly.
  • Assist in the development of new methodologies and tools to enhance modeling and simulation capabilities within the organization.
  • Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements.
  • Assist in the development of requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems and electromagnetic components.
  • Support development and validation of electromagnetic requirements for electrical systems, electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects, and structures.
  • Assist architecture definition to integrate systems and components into higher-level systems and platforms.
  • Define and conduct tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.
  • Support product development throughout the lifecycle through root-cause analysis of anomalies and other engineering support as requested.
  • Support project management by providing statement of work (SOW), budget, schedule, and other required inputs, and by reporting project status.
  • Support proposal writing to assist business development efforts.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • Experience in modeling & simulation systems engineering.
  • Experience with modeling and simulation software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Master's degree or higher.
  • Experience in modeling and simulation for electro-optical systems.
  • Experience in using industry-standard software and tools for modeling and simulation, such as MATLAB, Python, or Java.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay Range:

  • Mid-level (Level 3): $112,200 - $151,800.
  • Senior (Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

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