Software Engineer - Simulation (Experienced, Senior)

Software Engineer - Simulation (Experienced, Senior) at Boeing summary :

The Software Engineer - Simulation role at Boeing involves leading the design, development, and testing of simulation software for flight trainers used by military and commercial aviation clients. The position requires expertise in C / C++, agile development practices, and experience with simulation standards and tools, focusing on building virtual environments and integrating software with hardware. Candidates must have security clearance and play a key role in project leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced, agile team setting.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to join the Training Systems - Battlespace Simulation Management (BSM) team located in Hazelwood, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Global Services (BGS) business organization.

Are you ready to build the future? Build your career by helping us build the next generation of flight simulators to train our nation’s military pilots. Develop subsystems for Boeing Flight Trainers such as the Instructor / Operator Station, Brief / Debrief Station, Synthetic Environments, and core building block technologies used for all our flight trainers (graphics, video, networking, mission planning, exercise management & control).

BSM is responsible for the design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of training devices for a wide variety of commercial and military aircraft - everything from F-15 fighter jets to Apache attack helicopters, and even NASA's Starliner spacecraft. Software engineers on our team are responsible for all phases of the software lifecycle, including architecture, design, implementation and test. They are also directly involved in planning their own work, as part of the agile methodology, with a focus on technical excellence.

The BSM team is a large software development team comprised of several smaller agile teams, some with specialized skills. Our backlog includes everything from new feature development using cutting-edge technology to maintenance of legacy software baselines. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in an often fast-paced environment within a two-week "sprint" schedule. As an experienced member of the team, you will be supporting the entire product development life cycle within BSM.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Software Engineers.

Position Responsibilities :

Leads the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments / platforms and frameworks

Partners with stakeholders to lead the review and identification of simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated.

Leads validation, verification, and refinement of simulation software code, models, simulations, test procedures and test environments, executing test procedures, documenting test results and modeling against real-world data, test data, benchmarks, or other similar models

Leads the documentation and maintenance of technical code, algorithms, specifications and descriptions of simulation models

Partners with cross functional engineering teams to lead integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems

Leads implementing current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in the software engineering simulation environment

Leads simulation software project management functions

Promotes continuous improvement with ideas for process, tool, and automation improvements

Plans and executes work within a scrum team using scaled agile practices

Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects

Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Support proposal development and lead engineering execution by identifying activities, resources, and tasks required to complete the work statement

Mentor junior engineers and foster innovation within the team

We work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. There is long-term potential for career growth into technical leadership or management positions and we value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

3+ years of experience in software engineering

3+ years of experience with programming C / C++

Experience with software development in an agile environment

Secret Clearance and Special Program Access, Post-Start

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Prior experience with object-oriented software architecture / design patterns

Prior experience with Python, Lua or OpenGL is a plus

Developing applications targeted for desktop as well as mobile / tablet environments

Experience with tools for Continuous Integration / Delivery, Version Control, and Build Automation

Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Gitlab, CMake, Visual Studio

Familiarity with simulation standards such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), and High Level Architecture (HLA)

Experience with aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems is beneficial

Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability and desire to work in a team environment

Travel : 10%

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Experienced : $123,250 - $166,750

Summary pay range for Senior : $153,000 - $207,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 01, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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