Flight Simulation Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, and Senior)

Boeing • Daytona Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is hiring Flight Simulation Software Engineers at Associate, Experienced, and Senior levels for its Flight Simulation I Labs team in Daytona Beach, Florida. The role supports Boeing Defense, Space & Security and focuses on developing software for tools and models within the organization’s simulation infrastructure. Candidates will be aligned to work suited to their interests and skills. Possible work includes creating core simulation infrastructure, developing tools to simulate, monitor, and control digital messages between subsystems in a lab environment, modeling aircraft capabilities and subsystems, and supporting constructive scenarios for product development testing and training. Daytona Beach is described as the company’s newest state-of-the-art facility focused on engineering excellence.

The engineer develops and maintains software architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, designs, and code; integrates software components into functioning systems; and develops simulation environments for testing by Mission Systems engineers. The role works on an Agile team, conducts and documents software research and development projects, and operates under general direction. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance after starting, and candidates must meet applicable U.S. citizenship and export-control requirements. A technical coding assessment is part of the selection process. The job is Shift 1. Pay ranges are $92,650–$125,350 for Associate, $118,150–$159,850 for Experienced, and $149,600–$202,400 for Senior. A signing bonus may be available to eligible, qualified external candidates; relocation assistance is not negotiable, and visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of professional experience programming in C++.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance after starting; the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship for this clearance.
• Meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
• Satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Associate / Level 2: A bachelor of science degree in an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and at least 2 years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of directly related work experience; or at least 10 years of related, relevant experience.
• Experienced / Level 3: A bachelor of science degree in an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and at least 5 years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of directly related work experience; or at least 13 years of related, relevant experience.
• Senior / Level 4: A bachelor of science degree in an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and at least 9 years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 13 years of directly related work experience; or at least 17 years of related, relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of programming experience in C, C#, Python, Java, or Ada, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Experience in modeling and simulation.
• Experience in the defense or avionics industry.
• Experience working on an Agile team using Agile methodologies and tools.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for simulation software systems.
• Develop and maintain code, and integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develop simulation environments to support testing performed by Mission Systems engineers.
• Work on an Agile team to accomplish team goals.
• Execute and document software research and development projects.
• Depending on assigned statement of work, create core simulation infrastructure; develop tools for simulating, monitoring, and controlling digital messages between subsystems; support modeling aircraft capabilities and subsystems; or support constructive scenarios for product testing and training.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Potential signing bonus for eligible, qualified external candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level