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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense modeling simulation in Vienna, VA is $101,630.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,800.00 and $130,000.00 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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Infographic showing various Defense Modeling Simulation job openings in Vienna, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $101,630 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Systems Engineer, Sr)

Redwire Space

Chantilly, VA • On-site

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Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Redwire is an innovative space and defense technology company driving advanced capabilities across the aerospace sector. We are looking for a leader who can contribute to concept of operations development, mission solution design, and strategic analysis for spacecraft programs supporting National Security Space. This includes work spanning space domain awareness, space resiliency, mission autonomy, structures, sensors, and nextgeneration space systems.
The Modeling & Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing, integrating, and maintaining highfidelity digital twins and simulation architectures that support the company's modeling, missionanalysis, and digitalengineering ecosystems. This role blends physicsbased computation, systemsengineering discipline, and softwaredriven simulation development to ensure that digital twins, scenario models, and systemlevel simulations are accurate, scalable, and aligned with mission and product objectives. You will design and validate simulation components, implement numerical and multidomain models, support virtual integration and V&V activities, and collaborate closely with systems engineers, software teams, mission analysts, and UI/UX partners to deliver coherent, datadriven simulation capabilities across aerospace and defense applications.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance simulation models supporting mission analysis, system design, and digitalengineering workflows.
  • Design and maintain digital twins for spacecraft, vehicles, and mission systems, including datadriven updates and configuration management.
  • Architect simulation frameworks including component models, interfaces, scenario generation, and systemlevel integration.
  • Implement numerical and multidomain models using physicsbased computation and advanced simulation techniques.
  • Perform virtual integration and V&V for simulation components and endtoend system behavior.
  • Evaluate system performance using defined metrics, technical performance measures, and simulationbased criteria.
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines to align simulation outputs with mission, product, and systemdesign needs.
  • Communicate technical results through documentation, design artifacts, and presentations for reviews and proposals.
Ideal Experience
  • STEM foundation - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related STEM field.
  • Modeling & simulation development - 1-5 years building physicsbased models or simulation engines.
  • Physicsbased computation - Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy/JAX), or C++ for numerical modeling and system dynamics.
  • Digital engineering & MBSE - Experience applying MBSE, SysML, or digitalthread methodologies.
  • Simulation architecture - Ability to design and validate simulation architectures and systemlevel integrations.
  • Digital twins & digital threads - Experience creating and evolving digital twins for mission systems.
  • Interface design & simulation - Ability to model and simulate system and subsystem interfaces.
  • Numerical methods - Knowledge of integration methods, control theory, estimation, orbital mechanics, or multidomain modeling.
  • Verification & validation - Experience with virtual integration and V&V of simulation components.
  • Performance evaluation - Ability to define and assess simulationbased performance metrics.
  • Crossfunctional collaboration - Ability to work with systems, software, mission analysis, and UI/UX teams.
  • Technical communication - Skilled in presenting simulation results and design artifacts.
Desired Skills
  • Highfidelity simulation tools - STK, GMAT, Orekit, Trick, Modelica, or similar frameworks.
  • Realtime & HIL simulation - Experience with realtime or hardwareintheloop environments.
  • HPC & GPUaccelerated workflows - Familiarity with CUDA, Vulkan compute, OpenCL, or HPC pipelines.
  • Graphbased data modeling - Knowledge of metadata lineage and digitalthread integration.
  • API integration - Experience integrating simulation engines with REST, gRPC, or GraphQL APIs.
  • Simulation visualization - Experience with Three.js, WebGL, React Three Fiber, or CesiumJS.
  • Aerospace & missionsystem experience - Background in aerospace, defense, or highintegrity engineering.
  • MBSE tooling - Experience with Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, or similar tools.
  • Requirements management - Experience with Jama, DOORS, or comparable systems.
  • Systems engineering certifications - INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, OCSMP, or related credentials.
  • Travel readiness - Ability to travel 10-15% as required.
  • Security eligibility - U.S. Citizen; able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Don'tmeet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow,collaborateand build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so ifyou'reexcited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay Rate
$85,000 - $150,000/year
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with MIS is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the Click Here

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