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Sedaro

Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

Salary: Base + Equity Overview Sedaro is hiring a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer to build the high fidelity simulation software that powers our cutting-edge simulation platform and help ...

ManTech

C++ Software Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $76/hr

As a member of our Modeling & Simulation software development team, the C++ software developer assists with future development and enhancements to existing USAF Modeling & Simulation software. You ...

Virginia Tech

Software Engineer

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

Phase II: Ecosystem of the Applications and Libraries for Physics Simulations (ALPS)", a global ... Pay Band 5 Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary ...

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What is the difference between Exempt Simulation Software Engineer vs Simulation Software Engineer?

AspectExempt Simulation Software EngineerSimulation Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or Engineering; often requires experience with simulation toolsSimilar educational background; may include additional certifications in specific simulation software
Work EnvironmentTypically in corporate or R&D settings, working on exempt-level projectsSimilar environments, often in tech or engineering firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across aerospace, automotive, defense, and engineering firmsCommonly found in similar industries, focusing on simulation development and testing

The main difference is that an Exempt Simulation Software Engineer often holds a salaried, exempt status with additional responsibilities or project leadership, while a Simulation Software Engineer may be non-exempt or in a more junior role. Both roles require similar skills and work environments, but the exempt role typically involves more seniority or project oversight.

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Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Sedaro

Arlington, VA • On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Salary: Base + Equity

Overview

Sedaro is hiring a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer to build the high fidelity simulation software that powers our cutting-edge simulation platform and help transform how aerospace technology is built.

  • Team: Modeling & Simulation, reporting to the Team Lead
  • Location: In person in Arlington, VA
  • Ability to obtain a TS security clearance


Who We Are

Our simulation platform enables digital mission engineering and model-based optimization through distributed, multi-domain, rapid analysis across hundreds of interacting systems. Our simulations have run at massive scale in data centers, in the loop with hardware in the lab, and on-orbit onboard real space hardware. Join us as an early employee and transform how teams collaboratively engineer the next generation of satellite constellations and connected fleets.


Who You Are

  • You are a self-driven and creative engineer with a passion for solving complex problems.
  • You take pride in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code to build robust and scalable simulations.
  • You thrive on technical challenges and take pride in owning your work from concept to implementation.
  • You are a natural collaborator, adept at working with interdisciplinary teams to build and refine cutting-edge software in a fast-paced, innovative environment.


What You'll Do

As a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be a hands-on individual contributor focused on expanding our platform's simulation capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Taking ownership of technical projects and driving development.
  • Developing high-fidelity simulation software and analysis tools for a diverse range of complex systems and validating these models against real-world data.
  • Configuring and executing large-scale multi-simulation studies that leverage cloud compute resources for uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, and optimization.
  • Performing code review for peers and providing technical feedback and suggestions to other engineering teams to drive platform improvement.
  • Supporting contract meetings with technical input and demonstrations to external stakeholders.


Benefits

  • Equity
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • 100% premium payment for Medical Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedule with core hours
  • Company provided lunches 3 days a week
  • Industry-leading career development opportunities


Requirements

  • 6+ years of applicable engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, applied math, engineering, or similar
  • Expertise writing software to model complex physical systems
  • Proficiency with git, automated testing, and related software development tools & practices
  • Experience validating simulation models against real-world data
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization
  • Able to obtain a TS security clearance