Simulation Software Engineer – Defense & Autonomous Systems

Jobtailor; Fleet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom.. is seeking a Software Simulation Engineer to support Defence and Security domains with simulation models and visualizations across Boeing locations and customer sites in the UK.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to review requirements, design and test simulations, and optimize system performance throughout the lifecycle. A degree in a relevant field and the ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Proficiency in C++, Lua Scripting or one of the similar programming languages.
• Familiarity with Physics based Modelling and Simulation system Engineering principals.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, BitBucket etc.).
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Automation and CICD concepts.
• Understanding of testing frameworks and unit testing practices.
• Experience working as a Software Simulation Engineer or a similar role.
• Experience across Software Development Lifecycle and Software standards such as ISO9001.
• Understanding of the distributed interoperability simulation protocols used within defence collective training (e.g., DIS and HLA).
• Understanding and experience of the COTS simulation and training environment development, execution, verification, validation and deployments.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Defence and Security domains at Boeing locations and Customer sites across the UK.
• Support the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms to enhance test performance, safety, and durability of systems.
• Support partnership with stakeholders to review and identify simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated.
• Support designing, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to assess and optimize overall system performance and capabilities.

Skills

C++

Lua scripting

DIS/HLA protocols

Agile methodologies

DevOps

CI/CD

Unit testing

OOP

Software design principles

Education

BSc or higher in engineering/CS or related

Ability to obtain security clearance

ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom.. is seeking a Software Simulation Engineer to support Defence and Security domains with simulation models and visualizations across Boeing locations and customer sites in the UK.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to review requirements, design and test simulations, and optimize system performance throughout the lifecycle. A degree in a relevant field and the ability to obtain security clearance are required.