Airplane Performance Software Engineer (Associate)

Boeing • Seal Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Airplane Performance Software Engineer (Associate) to join our Flight Operations Engineering – Customer Support team in Seal Beach, California. The successful candidate will be a qualified, highly motivated professional responsible for developing and testing airplane performance software applications used by aircraft operators across all Boeing commercial models. As a member of the Flight Operations Engineering – Customer Support team, you will manage complex assignments in a multifaceted environment while supporting our mission to deliver world-class service to airline customers and the flying public. The team’s primary focus is implementing aerodynamics and airplane performance characteristics into airplane performance software used for flight planning. Additionally, we develop capabilities to automate manual calculations and simplify complex route-planning tasks, enabling customers to plan and dispatch flights more efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 2+ years of experience in Engineering
• 1+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing software using Java SWT
• Experience with designing, developing, and executing software testing and verification
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and airplane performance
• Solid foundation in software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, and Agile development methodologies
• Experience with build systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with artifact repositories and source control tools and processes
• Experience developing engineering and scientific applications in Fortran
• Experience programming in Python

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and supports ground-based performance software applications, including Performance Engineers Tool (PET), Airplane Performance Monitoring Program (APM), Standard Takeoff Analysis Software (STAS), Landing Analysis Program (LAND), Inflight Performance Program (INFLT), and Terminal Area Analysis Performance Program (BCM), to support analysis and planning across all phases of flight
• Translates customer requests and engineering data into clear, testable requirements for airplane performance software
• Develops and executes comprehensive test plans to verify and validate that software requirements and design specifications are met, ensuring code accuracy, completeness, and conformity with engineering standards
• Provides Flight Operations service engineering support to airline customers, addressing inquiries related to performance software, operational dispatch, and flight-planning data
• Champions continuous improvement of technologies, tools, and processes to increase technical readiness, reduce cycle time, and lower costs
• Assists in training colleagues on work processes and deliverables to build team capability and ensure consistent quality

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees