Hiring: Modeling and Simulation Lead Software Engineer Company: Leidos Location: Beavercreek, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:19:10 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Linux, Python About the job Experience: •Previous experience with department of defense software applications •If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. •For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Required Skills: •Perform tasks related to the integration of an infrared threat simulation into a multispectral few-on-few, C++ based simulation environment •Lead a team of engineers and manage team tasking •Partner cross-functionally with teams of government and contractor personnel •Participate in the design and implementation of tools that support the wider multispectral simulation •Test and evaluate implementations, provide feedback to developmental team and team partners •Prepare documentation requested by the government customer Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE or a related field with 5+ years of applicable experience or an MS degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related field •Excellent English-language written and verbal communication. Strong emphasis on writing ability •Great people skills and the desire to work with technical teams of engineers and scientists •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and under deadlines in a mixed government-contractor environment •To be considered, must have a current and active Secret security clearance Compensation: •$87,100 - $157,450 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!