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Leidos · Onsite · Beavercreek, OH

Leidos is hiring a Lead Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer with an active Secret clearance in our Beavercreek Ohio Office. The successful candidate will use strong technical capabilities and communication skills to collaborate with technical teams of engineers and scientists to integrate an infrared threat simulation into a multispectral few-on-few engagement simulation environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform tasks related to the integration of an infrared threat simulation into a multispectral few-on-few, C++ based simulation environment

  • Lead a team of engineers and manage team tasking

  • Collaborate with teams of government and contractor personnel

  • Participate in the design and implementation of tools that support the wider multispectral simulation

  • Test and evaluate implementations, provide feedback to developmental team and team partners

  • Prepare documentation requested by the government customer

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE or a related field with 5+ years of applicable experience or an MS degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related field

  • Experience with C++, Linux

  • Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques

  • Excellent English-language written and verbal communication. Strong emphasis on writing ability

  • Great people skills and the desire to work with technical teams of engineers and scientists

  • Ability to work independently and under deadlines in a mixed government-contractor environment

  • To be considered, must have a current and active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with modeling and simulation, Python, GPU compute, HPC resources, EO/IR sensor phenomenology, infrared threat systems

  • Previous team lead experience

  • Previous experience with department of defense software applications

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Original Posting:

September 8, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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About Leidos

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are

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