# Modeling and Simulation Engineer

> Saalex · Ridgecrest, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-20

**Salary:** USD 110,000–165,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** OTA -GM

## Description

**Saalex** is seeking a **Modeling and Simulation Engineer** in **Ridgecrest, CA.** The selected candidate will provide advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and systems analysis support for weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle, provide engineering support utilizing modeling and simulation tools to analyze, and provide recommendations based on data collected and knowledge of mechanical components.

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Salary:** $110k-$165k annually (depending upon experience)

**Work Location:** Onsite

**Essential Functions:**

-   Provide advanced Modeling & Simulation (M&S) support for weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
-   Develop, validate, execute, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate system performance, sensor capabilities, tactical employment, and mission effectiveness.
-   Conduct pre-flight and post-flight test analysis, including flight test data reduction and performance assessment.
-   Perform digital image processing and data analysis to support testing and evaluation activities.
-   Design and execute simulation experiments using statistical and analytical methods.
-   Support system Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) efforts through simulation and analysis activities.
-   Assess terminal effectiveness, vulnerability, survivability, lethality, blast effects, and weapon effects performance.
-   Analyze engineering and operational data to identify trends, performance characteristics, and areas for improvement.
-   Develop technical reports, briefings, recommendations, and analysis packages for engineering, test, and program stakeholders.
-   Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system development, testing, and evaluation activities.
-   Provide technical expertise and recommendations to support acquisition, development, and operational decision-making.
-   Other duties as assigned or required.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience supporting Modeling & Simulation, systems analysis, test and evaluation, weapon systems engineering, or related defense acquisition programs.

-   Experience developing, validating, executing, or analyzing high-fidelity simulations used to assess system performance, sensor performance, tactical employment, or mission effectiveness.
-   Experience conducting flight test planning, pre- and post-test analysis, flight test data reduction, or related test support activities.
-   Experience applying statistical, analytical, and experimental design techniques to support simulation studies and system performance assessments.
-   Experience supporting Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities.
-   Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, analysis packages, and recommendations for technical and programmatic stakeholders.

**Desired:**

-   Experience assessing terminal effectiveness, lethality, vulnerability, survivability, blast effects, or weapon effects.
-   Experience with advanced modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools used within Department of Defense environments.
-   Experience supporting complex weapon systems, sensor systems, or flight test programs.
-   Additional training or coursework in modeling and simulation, systems engineering, statistics, weapon systems analysis, flight test analysis, or verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) is desirable.

**Education:**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related technical discipline is required. Master’s degree in a related technical field is preferred.

**Security Clearance:**

-   Active Top Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources
-   Stock Option Benefit

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