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ENGINEER SYS MODELING SIMUL 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Newport News, VAFull-time$84–106K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$84–106K/yr
Location
Newport News, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Job overview

The Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation 2 develops and integrates system simulation frameworks, performance models, algorithms, threat models, and command-and-control models. The role simulates real-time operations, develops system-behavior simulation software, and uses graphical interfaces and visualization tools. It also models operational environments, conducts computer-simulation trade studies, recommends alternative architectures, and performs operational and mission-effectiveness analysis.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System Simulation, nice to havePerformance Modeling, nice to haveAlgorithm Development, nice to haveThreat Modeling, nice to haveCommand and Control Modeling, nice to haveSimulation Software Development, nice to haveGraphical User Interfaces, nice to haveVisualization Tools, nice to haveOperational Modeling, nice to haveComputer Simulation, nice to haveTrade Studies, nice to haveOperational Analysis, nice to haveMission Effectiveness Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Discipline or Equivalent, required2 Years Relevant Experience, requiredMaster's Degree or Equivalent, requiredModeling and Simulation Apprenticeship Program, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

ENGINEER SYS MODELING SIMUL 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Nov 13, 2026

Req ID: 50675

Team: X23 MANUFACTURING SCHEDULING

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $84,000.00 to $106,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems. Develops integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures. Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree and 0 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

  • 4 years of modeling/simulation experience

  • Successful completion from a Modeling and Simulation Apprenticeship Program

Nice to Have

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

How this job compares

Set against the 526 open Simulation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$84–106K/yr
  • US median$129–198K/yr392 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 42% below the US median midpoint ($164K) — in the lowest quarter of Simulation Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Simulation Engineer jobs in Virginia and 526 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Simulation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 421 postings).
Education
194 of the 526 open Simulation Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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