Lead Simulation Software Architect
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Simulation Software Architect to join our Simulation and Testbeds Team in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. Our team builds software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators in support of the world’s highest performing satellite systems for the United States Government (USG) and Commercial customers. We are looking for a skilled and motivated software architect/developer to create innovative solutions and support existing capabilities for multiple software-based projects. This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technologies and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology in a CI/CD environment. We are looking for people who like to try new things and aren’t afraid of a challenge!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 3+ years’ experience with systems and software architectures
- 5+ years’ experience programming in C/C++
- Experience communicating complex technical risks, translating impact, and advising senior leaders
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- Requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Nice To Haves
- 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 and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
- Experience with simulation products, including both Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and open-source solutions.
- Experience with infrastructure tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)
- Familiarity with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Program Increment Planning
Responsibilities
- Leads and actively contribute to the development of requirements, architectures, and simulation models for various satellite subsystems
- Plans and execute software development tasks across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, integration, testing, and deployment, in accordance with product specifications
- Works independently and collaboratively to complete trade studies, detailed designs, and verification and validation activities
- Delivers innovative, high-impact solutions to complex technical challenges
- Provides critical technical support and independent review of teammates’ work products
Benefits
- competitive base pay
- variable compensation opportunities
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
- 401(k) plan
- match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
- Student Loan Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
