Lead Software Engineer-Simulation

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 198,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO, seeks a Lead Software Engineer-Simulation (Level 5) to lead the TDK framework and related models on the Flight Simulation | Labs team. You will guide design, verification, and integration of high‑fidelity simulations used across defense platforms, acting as a senior technical advisor to stakeholders and program teams.

The role requires deep experience in C/C++, Java, embedded real-time software, and modeling/simulation, with leadership and customer-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and security clearance eligibility.
• Extensive experience with C/C++, Java and embedded real-time software.
• Strong modeling, simulation, and system testing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversees design, architecture, and development of simulation models and frameworks.
• Partners with stakeholders to identify simulation requirements and dynamics.
• Oversees design, modeling, testing, and analysis to optimize system performance.
• Reviews data collection and processing for simulations.
• Oversees validation, verification, and refinement of simulation software and tests.
• Reviews documentation of code, algorithms, specs for simulation models.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation with hardware.
• Adopts current and emerging technologies and methods in simulation.
• Modernizes and migrates simulation software for new operating systems.
• Oversees project management functions for simulation software.
• Advises management on best practices for simulation environments.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Embedded RT software

Modeling & Simulation

Software requirements

Linux virtualization

Customer facing expert

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Linux (CentOS/RHEL)

Simulation frameworks

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer-Simulation (Level 5) to join the Flight Simulation | Labs team located in Berkeley, MO. Flight Simulation | Labs provides comprehensive simulation and laboratory solutions for the design, development, and deployment of Boeing Defense Systems products.

This position is for a Lead Software Developer on the Test Development Kit (TDK) project on the Flight Simulation Core Software team.TDK is a simulation architecture and toolset which comprises the core Modeling & Simulation infrastructure for multiple current and future generation Boeing defense platforms. The TDK product is critical to the success of the supported programs.

The TDK Lead Software Engineer will lead the design, architecture, and development of the TDK framework, models and tools to facilitate the testing and analysis needs of the programs. The Lead Software Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert on the TDK product and simulation in general, and as a customer facing technical expert for the Flight Simulation | Labs (FSL) TDK product and capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms and frameworks to enhance test performance, safety, and durability of software and hardware systems throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Partners with stakeholders to advise on the review and identification of simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated.
• Oversees the design, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to assess and optimize overall system performance and capabilities.
• Reviews data collection and processing for use in simulations.
• Oversees validation, verification, and refinement of simulation software code, models, simulations, test procedures and test environments, executing test procedures, documenting test results and modeling against real-world data, test data, benchmarks, or other similar models.
• Reviews the documentation and maintenance of technical code, algorithms, specifications and descriptions of simulation models.
• Partners with cross functional engineering teams to advise on integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems.
• Oversees implementing current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in the software engineering simulation environment.
• Oversees modernizing, migrating, sustaining, and updating simulation software to adapt legacy systems to new operating systems.
• Oversees simulation software project management functions.
• Advises management and influences internal practices on a wide range of topics related to the software engineering simulation environments.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start)
• 10+ years of work-related experience with object oriented software development (C/C++, Java)
• 10+ years of work-related experience in embedded real-time software development
• 7+ years of experience with modeling and simulation
• 7+ years of experience with software requirements, software design, hardware software integration and testing
• Experience working with development and administration in Linux systems in virtualized environments (CentOS and RHEL is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
• Active U.S Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required)
• 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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 for Lead (Level 5): $198,050 - $267,950

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position 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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.