Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer Virtual Simulation Team Lead to join the Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

As part of the Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) software engineering team, the selected individual will lead a team of engineers in the development, maintenance and execution of a simulation toolset used to host large scale virtual simulation experiments. The primary toolset is the Virtual Interactive Simulation Environment (VISE) which is a suite of simulations, components, tools, and interfaces which are responsible for the Operator in the Loop (OITL) real time simulation experiments at the VWC. The engineer will work closely with the customer, industry partners and military operators to ensure the simulation environment can meet test objectives. This position requires knowledge of Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) standards. This engineer will work with a long-standing customer to meet all contracted software requirements.

This position requires a Software Lead to coordinate all software development activities, to include requirements gathering, analysis, planning and development of a technology roadmap as well as software architecture, development, and testing. This lead will be responsible for developing innovative approaches to meeting multiple customers’ needs and integrating industry partners’ simulations into the large-scale virtual test environment.

The selected candidate will build and maintain close relationships with multiple teams, customers, and industry partners in order to ensure timely completion of contractual commitments. The selected individual will mentor and coach early-career employees on software development, integration, testing and project leadership skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads coordination of both the Boeing development team and outside partners on a large-scale federated simulation environment

• Represents Boeing with industry partners to advance the real time virtual simulation test environment

• Leads software development within the program space for the virtual experimentation toolset in support of Contractual Research and Development efforts as supplied by our customers

• Leads an integrated and consistent approach across the program to ensure that each contracted test event is aligned and has consistent quality in the software products

• Leads analysis and translation of complex software requirements into system architecture and software designs

• Provides guidance to resolve complex issues on the software approaches, requirements, and implementation

• Provides technical leadership for software projects and mentors the team’s engineers

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ professional experience with C++ 5+ years’ experience in integrating complex applications on Linux platforms

• 3+ years’ experience software design, development, debugging, and performing software integration and test

• Experience leading a project or technical team

• Experience in a customer facing position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other technical degree

• Experience with VISE and AFSIM

• Experience with Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) standards

• Experience with operator in the loop real time simulation

• Understanding of software security posture in proprietary areas

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $161,500.00 - $218,500.00.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 09, 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 an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.

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.