modeling and simulation jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-26, modeling and simulation appears in 18 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Research Scientist roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-26
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Frequently asked questions about modeling and simulation
+Is modeling and simulation in demand in 2026?
Yes. modeling and simulation appears in 18 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26. It is most often required for Research Scientist roles (61% of Research Scientist postings list it).
+What jobs require modeling and simulation?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26, the job titles most likely to require modeling and simulation are Research Scientist (61% of postings list modeling and simulation), Systems Engineer (17% of postings list modeling and simulation), Warfighting Systems Analyst (11% of postings list modeling and simulation).
+What skills are commonly paired with modeling and simulation?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-26), modeling and simulation most often appears alongside testing, optimization, numerical analysis, algorithm implementation, software analysis.
+Where is modeling and simulation most in demand?
As of 2026-08-26, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring modeling and simulation are Broomfield, Costa Mesa, Fort Collins, Huntsville, Quincy, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring modeling and simulation — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require modeling and simulation
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 11 | 61.1% |
| Systems Engineer | 3 | 16.7% |
| Warfighting Systems Analyst | 2 | 11.1% |
| Chief Engineer | 1 | 5.6% |
| Software Engineering Manager | 1 | 5.6% |
Top metros hiring for modeling and simulation
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 6 | 33.3% |
| Costa Mesa | 3 | 16.7% |
| Fort Collins | 3 | 16.7% |
| Huntsville | 1 | 5.6% |
| Quincy | 1 | 5.6% |
| Waltham | 1 | 5.6% |
Skills commonly paired with modeling and simulation
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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