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Simulation Engineer

Lensa
Rockville, MD Contractor
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

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Job Title: Simulation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Simulation Developer to support our role as a prime contractor on a prominent U.S. Navy weapon system project. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of system integration and dynamic analysis capabilities, coupled with a desire to refine MSVA processes and procedures. This role involves developing simulations to enhance our team's capabilities in interface design, system design, and architecture layers, ensuring alignment with program requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and integrate simulations for testing, validation, and evaluation of subsystems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify simulation needs.
  • Develop simulation models and validate simulation results.
  • Utilize expertise in simulation development and modeling.
  • Employ programming languages such as C , Python, and MATLAB/Simulink to create simulations.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in system simulations for message traffic.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C , Python, or MATLAB.
  • Experience with simulation software such as Simulink or HLA.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Cameo Systems Modeler and/or SysML.
  • Ability to write well-understood code documentation.

Work Environment

The position involves working with advanced simulation and modeling software in a collaborative environment. The candidate will interact with diverse teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to support U.S. Navy weapon systems projects. The role requires adapting to dynamic project requirements while ensuring high-quality simulation outputs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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