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Lead Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer for Space Sensing
$174K–$225K
Woburn, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Woburn, MA
Woburn, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- BS + 8 years, MS + 6 years, PhD + 2 years, or equivalent experience.
- Education
- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads development and operation of integrated simulations for space and defense systems, evaluating performance and shaping test plans, technical solutions, and customer-facing assessments.
What you'll do
- Design and apply models and simulation frameworks for test and evaluation of algorithms, command and control systems, and deployed software.
- Lead system-level technical work, communicate findings to customers, and coordinate with research and software teams.
- Lead business development initiatives and proposal writing.
What they ask for
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance.
- Experience with space defense programs and modeling, sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems.
- Experience in at least two listed technical topics, including signal processing, machine learning, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, or space systems.
- Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++; experience providing technical briefs.
Nice to have
- Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance; experience with industry-standard simulation tools such as AFSIM.
- Demonstrated leadership of complex engineering efforts; advanced degree in a related technical discipline.
Pay
$174,000 - $225,000 USD base salary
Tools
MATLAB, Python, C/C++, AFSIM
AI focus
Experience may include machine learning and AI/ML approaches to optimization; the role applies models and simulation to evaluate algorithms and systems.
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