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Defense Modeling Simulation Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Actalent

CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Bloomingdale, IL

$70K - $125K/yr

... defense, automotive, and medical applications. This role works closely with quality control and ... Simulate and validate machining programs to ensure safe, efficient, and collision-free operations.

Actalent

CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

... defense, automotive, and medical applications. This role works closely with quality control and ... Simulate and validate machining programs to ensure safe, efficient, and collision-free operations.

Actalent

CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

... defense, automotive, and medical applications. This role works closely with quality control and ... Simulate and validate machining programs to ensure safe, efficient, and collision-free operations.

Actalent

CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Glendale Heights, IL

$70K - $125K/yr

... defense, automotive, and medical applications. This role works closely with quality control and ... Simulate and validate machining programs to ensure safe, efficient, and collision-free operations.

Actalent

CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

$70K - $125K/yr

... defense, automotive, and medical applications. This role works closely with quality control and ... Simulate and validate machining programs to ensure safe, efficient, and collision-free operations.

NEOTECH

Design Engineer III (24903)

Naperville, IL

... aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical products. This role requires deep expertise in RF ... RF circuit simulation and modeling * Signal integrity and power integrity analysis * PCB layout ...

NEOTech

Design Engineer III (24903)

Naperville, IL · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

... aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical products. This role requires deep expertise in RF ... RF circuit simulation and modeling * Signal integrity and power integrity analysis * PCB layout ...

Kranze Technology Solutions

Program Manager

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

... modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter. Each ... in hand with our defense customers. KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense modeling simulation in Chicago, IL is $104,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,900.00 and $133,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Defense Modeling Simulation vs Defense Systems Engineer?

AspectDefense Modeling SimulationDefense Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, computer science, or related fields; often certifications in modeling and simulationBachelor's or higher in engineering, systems engineering, or related fields; certifications in systems engineering may be preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, government agencies; focus on simulation development and analysisDesign, develop, and integrate defense systems; work in engineering teams within defense companies or military organizations
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in defense research, simulation development, and testingInvolved in system design, integration, and lifecycle management of defense platforms

Defense Modeling Simulation specialists focus on creating and analyzing simulations to test defense concepts, while Defense Systems Engineers design and develop actual defense systems. Both roles require engineering backgrounds but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

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Offensive Security Analyst (Structured / Non-Exploit)

Alignerr

Chicago, IL • Remote

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Job description

Offensive Security Analyst (Structured / Non-Exploit) - AI Training
About the Role
What if your ability to trace an attacker's footsteps - mapping kill chains, spotting defensive gaps, and modeling adversary behavior - could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems understand cybersecurity?
We're looking for Offensive Security Analysts to bring real-world attack knowledge to frontier AI development. This role is about structured adversarial reasoning, not exploit development. You'll work with realistic threat scenarios to help AI systems learn how attacks unfold, where defenses break down, and how risk propagates across modern infrastructure.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for security professionals who think offensively but want to apply that expertise in a new and impactful way.
  • Organization
    : Alignerr
  • Type
    : Hourly Contract
  • Location
    : Remote
  • Commitment
    : 10-40 hours/week
What You'll Do
  • Analyze attack paths, kill chains, and adversary strategies across realistic, production-style environments
  • Identify and classify weaknesses, misconfigurations, and defensive gaps
  • Review red-team scenarios and intrusion narratives for accuracy, completeness, and adversarial realism
  • Generate, label, and validate adversarial reasoning data used to train and evaluate AI systems
  • Clearly articulate attack chains, impact, and risk tradeoffs in structured formats
  • Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace
Who You Are
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or a blue-team role with deep attack knowledge
  • You understand how real attacks unfold in production environments - not just theory
  • Able to break down complex attack chains and explain them clearly in writing
  • Detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable working without hand-holding
  • No exploit development skills required - this role is about reasoning, analysis, and structured thinking
Nice to Have
  • Experience with threat modeling, adversary simulation, or attack surface analysis
  • Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, or OWASP
  • Background in security architecture, incident response, or threat intelligence
  • Prior experience reviewing or annotating technical content for quality or training purposes
Why Join Us
  • Work directly on frontier AI projects alongside leading AI research labs
  • Fully remote and flexible - work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work
  • Apply your offensive security expertise to a domain that's actively shaping the future of AI
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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