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Position summary

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Modeling & Simulation (ModSim) Engineer to support modeling, simulation, and analysis activities for engineering and test programs. This is an onsite role in Village of Los Ranchos, NM (Kirtland AFB). The position reports to senior ModSim and systems engineering staff and contributes to model implementation, scenario development, execution, data analysis, verification & validation, and integration with software and hardware test environments.

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What You’ll Do

• Support the development, integration, execution, and analysis of modeling and simulation capabilities to evaluate system performance.
• Implement and maintain simulation models and supporting tools.
• Develop and modify simulation scenarios to meet engineering analyses and test objectives.
• Process, analyze, and interpret simulation outputs; identify trends and anomalies.
• Support model verification, validation, and performance-assessment activities (VV&A).
• Integrate models with software, hardware, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
• Execute simulations, troubleshoot technical issues, and document configurations, procedures, and results.
• Contribute to reusable modeling capabilities and integrate ModSim products into software development, test, and engineering workflows.
• Work collaboratively with software, systems, hardware, test, and ModSim engineering personnel.

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of modeling, simulation, software, or engineering experience (relevant internships, academic projects, or research qualify).
• Working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language such as C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Basic understanding of modeling and simulation principles (mathematical, physics-based, or system-level models).
• Familiarity with software development practices (Git-based version control, configuration management, documentation).
• Ability to analyze simulation outputs and communicate technical results clearly.
• Ability to support model integration, troubleshooting, verification, and validation within an established technical framework.
• Must be able to occasionally travel within the Continental U.S. (up to ~10%).

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Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or C++ in modeling contexts.
• Experience with discrete-event, Monte Carlo, physics-based, mission-level, or system-level simulation.
• Familiarity with VV&A concepts and model performance assessment.
• Experience processing, analyzing, and visualizing simulation or test data.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development or simulation environments.
• Exposure to CI/CD, containerized simulation environments, GitLab, or automated workflows.
• Experience or exposure to DoD/aerospace/defense systems, digital engineering, or mission-level modeling environments.
• Experience with directed-energy simulations (high-energy lasers, high-power microwaves) is a plus.

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Clearance, citizenship & ITAR

• Ability to acquire and maintain a TS/SCI DOD security clearance is required.
• This role requires access to ITAR/EAR-controlled technical information. Candidates must be U.S. persons per ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) or otherwise eligible for an export authorization. Employment offers may be conditioned on successful export-license approvals where applicable.

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Work environment & physical demands

• Onsite at Village of Los Ranchos, NM (Kirtland AFB). Typical office and lab/test environments; occasional time in manufacturing/test spaces.
• Required to sit and stand for extended periods; frequent use of hands/fingers for computer work; regular speaking and hearing.
• Domestic travel to US test sites up to ~10%.

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $60,500 — $92,500 per year (range provided by Confidential Client).
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and other standard offerings (details provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process).

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Why apply

• Join a mission-focused engineering team working on real-world modeling and simulation challenges.
• Early-career opportunity to learn applied VV&A, model integration, and cross-disciplinary engineering workflows.
• Work onsite with test and hardware-in-the-loop environments and gain experience relevant to defense and aerospace programs.

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Keywords & role fit

This role is a strong fit for early-career engineers or recent graduates with programming experience (Python/C++/MATLAB), interest in modeling and simulation, and the ability to obtain security clearances. Practical experience from internships, thesis work, or project courses is valued.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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