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Modeling and Simulation Test Engineer

Jobs via Dice Patterson, Ohio, United States

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Posted Feb 4, 2026Apply by Mar 6, 2026

Role & seniority: Mid-Senior level Engineering role in aerospace/test and simulation (full-time)

Stack/tools: Joint Simulation Environment (JSE); modeling and simulation for constructive/non-real-time/virtual piloted simulators; threat, SUT, and weapons/configuration development; flight systems, sensors, EW, and navigation systems

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Support test planning, test conduct, reports, operation procedures, data deliverables, and safety packages

  2. Operate as a flyer/operator in the simulation environment; mentor engineers and flyers on threat systems, sensors, and mission systems

  3. Model and simulate development/upgrade/integration of fighter mission systems, including sensors fusion, airframe, propulsion, avionics, and EW; provide engineering support for test planning and design reviews

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years direct aerospace experience; at least 1 year with 5th generation fighter aircraft or sensors fusion

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI

  • Strong written/oral communication and stakeholder-advocacy skills; experience mentoring junior staff

  • Deep knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) capabilities/limitations

Nice-to-haves

  • Graduate of an accredited Test Pilot School

  • Developmental/Operational Test operations experience (DT/OT)

  • Prior military pilot, Test Conductor/Director experience

  • Systems engineering processes experience; cross-functional leadership

  • Location & work

Full Description

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Support and assist in developing test planning, test conduct, test processes, test reports, operation procedures, data deliverables and safety packages

Configure the battle space, post-test reconfigurations and preparing the virtual environment with customer defined threat laydowns

Develop and implement threat configurations, SUT configurations and weapons configurations

Operate and act as the role of a flyer/operator within the simulation environment.

Instruct, mentor and demonstrate to fellow flyers and engineers the threat system, operations, sensor systems, communication and navigation systems, and PVI

Modeling and simulation support for the development, upgrade, operations and integration of constructive, non-real-time and virtual piloted simulators to the flying quality, airframe, propulsion, avionics, sensors, weapon and electronic warfare mission areas

Engineering support for test planning working groups, design reviews and any other related testing activities

Support development of operational training programs and department policy

Possess recent 5th generation fighter program experience as either a pilot, test engineer or developmental engineer

Possess subject matter expert level knowledge of fifth generation fighter aircrafts mission systems design and integration and sensors fusion through recent experience as a pilot or engineer in either a test unit (DT or OT), or developmental organization (Air Force or contractor)

Build a detailed understanding and knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) capabilities and limitations and use that knowledge to advise DT and OT organizations to optimize their use of the JSE

Possess and uses excellent written and oral communication skills as well as persuasion skills to advocate for various JSE stakeholder needs

Mentor junior employees and actively participate in their professional development

Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers' requirements and needs

5+ years' direct hands-on experience (salary will be competitive, based on experience) with aerospace systems, including a minimum of 1 years' experience working with 5th generation fighter aircraft or sensors fusion.

Desired skills, but not required

Graduate of an accredited Test Pilot School

Developmental Test and Operational Test operations experience

Previous experience as a Military Pilot, Test Conductor or Test Director

Experience with or knowledge of systems engineering processes and procedures

Experience leading cross functional teams comprised of engineering, program management and technicians to successfully execute development and fielding of complex products

Clearance Requirements

Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI

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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development

multi-location

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