Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Aerospace) Location US-OH-Dayton ID 2025-3699 Category Engineering Position Type Full Time Salary Riverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Riverside Research is seeking a full-time early career Modeling and Simulation Engineer to be part of team focused on evaluating new algorithms and analyst facing tools for accuracy, performance, and operational readiness using a diverse set of state-of-the-art modeling tools. This position is in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Responsibilities Evaluate the results of new algorithms and tools using quantifiable performance metrics; identify strengths and weaknesses Help determine if results are realistic with respect to expected system performance; document any outliers and capture desirable tool enhancements Access tools against current analytical operational workflows; compare capabilities, performance, and results Provide on-site, technical, and in-person support to NASIC analysts. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable technical degree; 1+ years of experience in modeling and simulation C++, MATLAB, or similar programming language Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities Experience composing documentation, reports, and briefings Ability to manage time independently without direct supervision Desired Qualifications Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable technical degree; 1+ years of experience in modeling and simulation Previous experience with mission level modeling and simulation Global Comp $74,000 - $110,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Closing Statement Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.