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Modeling and Simulation Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of War, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of War, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer experienced in modeling and simulation environments to develop, build, and deliver models in a new Enterprise lab built in a cloud-based environment across multiple classification levels. The lab supports new and emerging paradigms to support and enhance customer capabilities and tradecraft. The enterprise lab environment will encompass multi-intelligence data infusion to enable innovative tradecraft development modeling and simulation to provide solutions for customer problems and needs.

As the Modeling & Simulation Engineer you will:

  • Lead a team to execute modeling and simulation.

  • Perform modeling and simulation for the conceptual design of software and systems to predict system level performance at the algorithm and the hardware level.

  • Determine the functional architecture / framework of system performance models.

  • Develop performance models of systems to be incorporated into a modeling & simulation framework.

  • Perform analyses against system performance requirements to verify compliance and/or make recommendations about proposed requirements changes.

  • Build a strong linkage between the actual hardware/emulators and performance models.

  • Validate work against real and simulated data – making corrections for non-ideal data artifacts.

  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines and business areas to develop performance models with right-sized fidelity.

  • Support program gates such as preliminary design review, critical design review, and technical interchange meetings.

  • Prepare presentations and documents.

  • Brief internal stakeholders, internal subject matter experts, and potentially customers.

  • Build collaborative relationships with key leaders and peers, both internally and externally, across the organization.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test) through production
  • Modeling and simulation experience in an embedded system.
  • Experience with MATLAB and C/C design and programming (Windows and Linux)
  • Experience with radar systems, threat radars, Electronic Warfare, or RF concepts.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering disciplines
  • Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Detail oriented with problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Knowledge of data analytics
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to creatively innovate and tenaciously seek solutions


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $149,603 - $254,317

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