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Aaru

Simulation Engineering Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$280K - $425K/yr

Simulation Engineering turns that method into robust, reusable, observable, and efficient software. The team's quality bar is broader than conventional service reliability. A production simulation ...

InfoVision, Inc.

Simulation Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

Simulation Engineer, Irving, TX As a Simulation Engineer for the Digital Twin platform, you will be responsible for building various simulation models (Digital Twins), which will enable businesses to ...

Datwyler

Simulation Engineer

North Canton, OH · On-site

$73K - $83K/yr

Simulation Engineer Location: North Canton, OH - Hybrid Position Overview Datwyler is seeking a Simulation Engineer to support product development and customer projects through advanced numerical ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the technical architecture of wargames is robust and reliable while directly shaping the tools used to ...

Reliance One

Simulation Engineer 1489912

Liberty, NC · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Simulation Engineer Liberty, North Carolina, United States On-Site | Contract Opportunity | Full-Time $60-$65/hr Benefits Begin on Day 1 | Paid Time Off | Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the technical architecture of wargames is robust and reliable while directly shaping the tools used to ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the technical architecture of wargames is robust and reliable while directly shaping the tools used to ...

慨正橡扯

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the technical architecture of wargames is robust and reliable while directly shaping the tools used to ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the technical architecture of wargames is robust and reliable while directly shaping the tools used to ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the technical architecture of wargames is robust and reliable while directly shaping the tools used to ...

MANTECH

Simulation Developer

Quantico, VA

As a Simulation Developer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, ensuring the technical architecture of wargames is robust and reliable while directly shaping the tools used to ...

Exxon Mobil

Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

$65K/yr

Simulation Engineer - Dematic Locations: Grand Rapids, MI | Atlanta, GA | Plano, TX | Milwaukee, WI. Salary: $65,000 per year. Position: Full-time, Permanent. * Hybrid schedule blending on‑site ...

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How much do simulation programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for simulation programmer in the United States is $67,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Simulation Programmer vs Simulation Software Developer?

AspectSimulation ProgrammerSimulation Software Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; programming skillsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering; strong coding background
Work EnvironmentTech companies, research labs, gaming, aerospace, defenseSoftware development firms, research institutions, simulation companies
Industry UsageDevelops simulation models for training, testing, or entertainmentCreates simulation software tools and platforms for various applications
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for programming roles in simulationFocuses on software development aspects of simulation systems

The main difference is that Simulation Programmers focus on coding and implementing simulation models, while Simulation Software Developers design and build the overall simulation software platforms. Both roles require strong programming skills and work in similar environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Directed Energy Modeling and Simulation Programmer

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Stellar Science
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Stellar Scienceexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Stellar Science is a growing Albuquerque-based scientific software development company seeking talented software developers to create and extend exciting scientific and engineering analysis applications. We develop custom software products using modern technologies, including C++23, massive parallelization, and supercomputing resources.
Join our team to support research and development in modeling and simulation of high-power microwave systems and high energy laser systems, image and signature prediction, and computational electromagnetics. By employing a lightweight agile process, Stellar Science is highly productive and responsive to changing customer needs.
Minimum Requirements:
  • B.S. in physics, math, engineering, computer science, or a related field; M.S. or Ph.D. desired
  • Substantial software development experience
  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art radio frequency or laser modeling and simulation tools
  • Ability to implement, understand, and maintain mathematical and scientific codes
  • Object-oriented design and programming in C++
  • U.S. citizenship + willingness to undergo background investigation and perform some work at customer sites

Experience in any of the following is a plus:
  • Directed energy modeling and simulation experience
  • RF or laser source, propagation and target effects modeling
  • Cross-platform software development on Linux and Windows
  • 3D graphics, ray tracing, and physics-based rendering
  • User interface development with Qt
  • Supercomputing, CUDA, OpenMP, MPI

Code sample or C++ evaluation required
Stellar Science is a forward-thinking business that allows its developers and scientists to work at home on occasion when consistent with job requirements. Standard benefits include eleven paid federal holidays (which may be floated as desired), three weeks paid time off, a generous fully employer-funded SEP IRA, and fully employer-funded health insurance, as well as dental, disability, and life insurance.
Positions are in or near: Albuquerque, NM, Dayton, OH, or Tysons Corner, VA (Washington DC area)

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