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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense modeling simulation in the United States is $101,255.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $129,500.00 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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,255 per year, or $48.7 per hour.

Principal Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Camgian Corporation

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a skilled engineer to lead the modeling and simulation efforts for Camgian. The modeling and simulation lead will play a critical role in not only in the test and evaluation of Camgian's diverse product set but also integrating model driven engineering into the full development lifecycle to reduce risk and increase development velocity. They will be responsible for directly developing and validating models at various levels of complexity as well as advising and overseeing their development within other functional areas. This position will involve coordination with a diverse set of stakeholders and will require excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or related technical field with at least 15+ years of applicable experience.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics
  • Parametric modeling
  • Experience with defense simulation systems
  • Experience with AI/ML model training and integration for simulating behaviors
  • Experience with user/human factor models
  • Experience in combat system modeling
  • Experience modeling distributed multi agent systems
  • Strong ability to mitigate technical risks
  • Proficiency with multiple languages and modeling frameworks including C++ and Python
  • United States Citizenship

Desired Skills
  • Experience with Model Based Engineering tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo, etc.)
  • Experience with graphical modeling languages like UML, SysML, and defense frameworks
  • Experience with simulation standards like DIS and HLA
  • Experience with discrete event models
  • Domain experience in combat systems and sensor fusion
  • Experience with AFSIM
  • Domain experience in AI/ML, data science, and prognostics
  • Master's or PhD in related field

Key Responsibilities
  • Define simulation needs across the board from ML model training through mission effectiveness
  • The creation of models across several levels of abstraction
  • Perform operational and mission effectiveness analysis
  • Scenario definition
  • Verification and validation of existing models
  • Simulation result analysis
  • Assist in risk management and identify approaches for technical risk burndown

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