Lead Software Architect

ZipRecruiter; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 2,869,000 - 3,882,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace company is seeking a Lead Software Architect for its F15 International Vehicle Simulation team. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience, primarily in C++ and Python, leading modernization efforts of simulation software. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined experience in C++, Python, Ada, C, Java.
• 10+ years of combined experience in Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• 5+ years of combined experience with real-time software architecture and design methodologies.
• 3+ years of experience with leadership in technical teams/projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, architecture, and development of simulation models.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify simulation requirements.
• Review documentation and maintenance of technical code.

Skills

C++

Python

Ada

C

Java

Real-time software architecture

Leadership

Windows

Linux

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field

Tools

Containers

Git

Build systems

Job description

Overview

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 looking for a Lead Software Architect to join the F15 International Vehicle Simulation team located in Hazelwood, Missouri. This Lead Software Architect role will lead the modernization of a legacy codebase to current software coding standards creating a state-of-the-art fighter jet simulation of the F-15 platform. The ideal candidate will possess a background in developing real-time software and have a deep understanding of military flight trainers or aircraft. This position will play a critical role in designing and modernizing the central software of F-15 Aircrew Trainers used by NATO International Partners.

Position Responsibilities include leading technical implementation and integration into our Common Source Baseline, and guiding modernization efforts for the simulation software used in F-15 Aircrew Trainers.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.
• Take a legacy software simulator for fighter jets and modernize it with current software coding standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to advise on the review and identification of simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated.
• Oversee the design, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to assess and optimize overall system performance and capabilities.
• Oversee 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.
• Review the documentation and maintenance of technical code, algorithms, specifications and descriptions of simulation models.
• Partner with cross functional engineering teams to advise on integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems.
• Oversee implementing current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in the software engineering simulation environment.
• Oversee modernizing, migrating, sustaining, and updating simulation software to adapt legacy systems to new operating systems.
• Advise management and influence internal practices on a wide range of topics related to the software engineering simulation environments.

We work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. There is long-term potential for career growth into technical leadership or management positions and we value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 10+ years of combined experience in C++, Python, Ada, C, Java
• 10+ years of combined experience in Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• 5+ years of combined experience with real-time software architecture and design methodologies
• 3+ years of experience with leadership in technical teams/projects

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
• 10 years of experience in Aircraft requirements, aircrew trainer software, or software architecture
• 3+ years of combined experience in containers, build systems, or Git
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, including weapons, night vision system, mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, flight controls, etc.
• The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.
• Knowledge of build and execution environments that include hosts, processors, operating systems, and networks. Ability to build, integrate, test, and troubleshoot software components comprising simulation models and build/execution frameworks. Knowledge of verification, validation, certification, and qualification processes.
• Ability to design and develop software testing processes for different units, modules or components of a software application as a combined and integrated entity. It includes deep knowledge of integration-testing tools.

Travel

10%

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.

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 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 Experienced: $161,500.00 - $218,500.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 06, 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. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Export Control Details: US-based job, US Person 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, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.