Lead Simulation Software Systems Architect
About The Position
The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead Simulation Software Systems Architect to support its Simulation Team and Strategic Space Communications Programs in El Segundo, California, within the Boeing Defense Services business unit. The team builds software- and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators for government and commercial customers. The role designs, implements, tests, and maintains real-time software models and system-level simulators that reproduce operational conditions for mission rehearsals and spacecraft operator training. It supports multiple software projects in a rapid, agile CI/CD environment using modern technologies and tools. The position is expected to be 100% onsite in El Segundo, California. No travel is anticipated. Relocation may be available based on eligibility. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance. It also requires compliance with U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for the clearance.
- Experience implementing algorithms in real-time systems.
- At least 5 years of experience developing simulation-related software.
- At least 10 years of experience in full life-cycle software development, modeling, simulation, testing, and/or analysis using C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Ada, and/or Linux.
- Meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited course of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another technical field.
- Master’s or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another technical field.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Experience with Git, building and deploying application containers such as Docker, developing in Linux environments, and working in an Agile/Scrum team.
- Space-domain knowledge, including direct experience modeling satellite subsystems or working with flight software.
- Experience virtualizing processors.
- Experience implementing infrastructure and deployment-environment software or tools, such as containerization, message brokering, and software APIs.
- Experience running large-scale simulation workloads using cloud infrastructure such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience developing real-time, time-deterministic simulations.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, translate, and implement customer requirements for software-based simulation products.
- Design simulation product architecture and lead development of implementation frameworks.
- Design, integrate, modify, test, and debug simulation models and scenarios.
- Perform full life-cycle development activities, including requirements definition and analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit testing, integration, documentation, and formal qualification.
- Interface with a technically diverse user community and a multidisciplinary integrated product team of systems and software professionals.
- Develop software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments.
- Work independently and collaboratively on trade studies and detailed designs.
- Lead and deliver innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation may be offered to eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
