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What is a lead simulation modeling engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a lead simulation modeling engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $46.37 an hour? That's $96,447 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 31% and produce 11,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLead Simulation Modeling EngineerUS Average
Salary
7.5

Avg. Salary $96,447

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
3.9

Growth rate 31%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.22%

Asian 22.75%

Black or African American 5.06%

Hispanic or Latino 7.59%

Unknown 4.95%

White 59.43%

Gender

female 11.43%

male 88.57%

Age - 35
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 35
Stress level
3.9

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.2

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a lead simulation modeling engineer

  1. Explore lead simulation modeling engineer education requirements

    Most common lead simulation modeling engineer degrees

    Bachelor's

    71.4 %

    Master's

    20.0 %

    Doctorate

    5.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific lead simulation modeling engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOD58.38%
    Logistics15.09%
    Technical Support9.75%
    Subject Matter Experts8.51%
    C4I3.20%
  3. Complete relevant lead simulation modeling engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead simulation modeling engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lead simulation modeling engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead simulation modeling engineer resumes.
  4. Research lead simulation modeling engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Lead technology teams charge with full life cycle development processes involving system requirements and system architecture.
    • Determine simulation event subscriber requirements from the simulation to various simulation interfaces and select communication and C4I systems.
    • Provide business process re-engineering, systems integration, and standardization to improve logistics for large-scale, worldwide projects and missions.
    • Perform system-level requirements analysis, requirements flow-down and creation of derive requirements for software responsible for radar image processing.
  5. Apply for lead simulation modeling engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lead simulation modeling engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average lead simulation modeling engineer salary

The average lead simulation modeling engineer salary in the United States is $96,447 per year or $46 per hour. Lead simulation modeling engineer salaries range between $74,000 and $125,000 per year.

Average lead simulation modeling engineer salary
$96,447 Yearly
$46.37 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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