Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Mid-Level

Modeling and Simulation Engineer Mid-Level

Overview

SimTech Inc. recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer Mid-Level to join our dynamic and diverse team in Huntsville AL. This is an upcoming opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits work/life balance outstanding retirement plan career advancement and much more.

This role requires developing and maintaining a high-fidelity 6DOF simulation of a weapon system with seeker and the digital environment used to characterize end-to-end system performance supporting flight software integration and performing trade studies that inform design and requirements decisions.

Responsibilities

Model and analyze RF seeker performance including sensor control tracking and target engagement behavior.

Evaluate overall missile performance through airframe propulsion aerodynamics and actuator dynamics modeling.

Build post-processing and analysis tooling in MATLAB Python and related environments.

Develop extend and maintain a closed loop 6DOF flight simulation written in C/C.

Develop and integrate subsystem models spanning flight dynamics control actuation system motor gimbal seeker guidance navigation and control.

Integrate and test flight software in the loop supporting software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) configurations.

Plan and execute trade studies sensitivity sweeps and Monte Carlo analyses to assess performance drivers and margins.

Generate clear and concise technical results briefings and documentation for internal teams and external customers.

Collaborate with GNC (guidance and control) seeker propulsion and software engineers to validate models against test and flight data.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets

Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical or related engineering field from an accredited institution.

Demonstrated experience developing 6DOF or equivalent flight dynamics simulations.

Proficiency in C/C for simulation development.

Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for analysis visualization and automation.

Working knowledge of GNC fundamentals: rigid body dynamics coordinate frames equations of motion and control loops.

Experience modeling RF seekers radar or other sensor performance.

Experience with gimbaled seeker kinematics line-of-sight rates and pointing and tracking algorithms.

Familiarity with missile or tactical weapon system design and requirements flow down.

Experience with SIL and HIL integration real-time execution and timing constraints.

Experience with Monte Carlo methods statistical performance assessment and sensitivity analysis.

Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git).

U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment including a computer telephone printers video equipment computer software and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment computer software and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.

About SimTech Inc.

SimTechs mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models Simulations Hardware Software Cyber solutions and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.

The company has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2020 and 2021 and as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2022-2026 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.

SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 43 years of excellence-join our team today!

To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits contact SimTech HR or visit for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

SimTech Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.

Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.428.2910) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Manager