Skip to content
Updated How AI-exposed are the skills employers are hiring for? See the data →

From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Leidos Dynetics Charlottesville, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$87,100 - $157,450 per year

Apply on Leidos Dynetics

Description

Join Leidos Dynetics as an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Charlottesville, VA, and contribute to high-profile aerospace projects. You will develop, integrate, and test high-fidelity models of aerospace systems using MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and Python.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop, integrate, and test high-fidelity models of aerospace systems.
  • Provide technical guidance to a team of engineers developing representative flight models.
  • Evaluate and document model performance against established requirements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of algorithm design and model implementation.
  • Collaborate with an engineering team comprised of both internal and external team members.
  • Engage with external stakeholders to define requirements, address technical needs, and conduct model demonstrations.
  • Support the development, integration, and validation of aerospace modeling and simulation capabilities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline with 4+ years of applicable experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of applicable experience.
  • Experience developing or working with 3DOF and/or 6DOF flight models.
  • Experience with ballistic missiles, air-launched missiles, and/or hypersonic vehicles.
  • Experience using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Experience programming in C++ and/or Python.
  • Experience leading or providing technical direction to a team in support of customer requirements.
  • Detailed understanding of the systems engineering process.
  • Demonstrated understanding and technical intuition regarding the functionality and interdependencies of aerospace systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with configuration management tools such as SVN and Git.
  • Experience integrating and testing Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms.
  • Experience with ITASE and/or AFSIM.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • SVN
  • Git
  • Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms
  • ITASE
  • AFSIM
Apply on Leidos Dynetics