Modeling and Simulation Engineer MBSE - TS/SCI
The posting names a TS/SCI clearance.
About the role
Leidos is hiring a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) Modeling and Simulation Engineer with an active DoD TS/SCI clearanceat Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
We need an engineer with experience developing space and counter-space models, air models, and simulations in support of intelligence analysis objectives. The engineer will work to design, develop, test, and document systems and networks in SysML Cameo System Modeler. Candidates must have Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML diagraming skills and have knowledge in aerospace C4ISR systems. The qualified candidate must also be able to work independently and have effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities
- Research foreign satellite and C4ISR air systems.
- Assess capabilities of foreign space systems and C4ISR air systems.
- Incorporate space and air models or components or entire vehicles into current modeling environment.
- Produce high confidence answers to problems of interest on space and air systems.
- Produce large scale/reverse engineered system simulations of space and air vehicles.
Basic Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and 4+ years of experience or MS in related field and 2+ yrs of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Experience in SysML diagramming tools (Cameo System Modeler, IBM Rhapsody, etc.).
- Basic understanding of aerospace C4ISR systems.
- Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to work individually and with teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at WPAFB with Intelligence Community models, all-source analysis, radars, aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, MATLAB, Simulink, and Simulink Coder.
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Original Posting
October 5, 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 $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.
Copied from the listing Leidos published, verified 30 Oct 2026.
About Leidos
Leidos's space work: satellite and payload engineering for the Space Force and intelligence space programs, and support at NASA centers, from Huntsville to Kennedy Space Center.
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