Senior Software Engineer-Simulation

ZipRecruiter; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 2,852,000 - 3,860,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support simulation projects for the MQ-25. This role involves overseeing software architecture and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have at least 14 years of software development experience, particularly in C++ and Python, and must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Onsite work is required in Hazelwood, Missouri.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience in C++, Python, Java, Linux, and Windows development.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance post-start.
• Experience with Visual Studio and software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as software architect for the MQ-25 Test Training Rehearsal Unit.
• Oversee design, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on software integration.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Linux

Visual Studio

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field

Tools

Git

Jira

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 currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Simulation to support our MQ-25 located in Hazelwood, Missouri. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Global Services (BGS) business organization.

Serve as the software architect for the MQ-25 Test Training Rehearsal Unit (TTRU) software to meet current USN contract requirements. Provide oversight and serve as subject matter expertise to software engineers across the MQ-25, T-7A, and T-45 vehicle simulation portfolios. Possess a business acumen for technical communication with our Navy customer, while driving new business opportunities for the MQ-25 TTRU Platform.

Serve as the technical leadership across MQ-25, T-7A, and T-45 to institute common software practices, usage of common software tools including Boeing Software Factory (BSF), alignment to future FABRIC roadmaps, and implementation of software product line methodologies where applicable. Possess a deep understanding of modelling and simulation with respect to Air Vehicle Simulation along with a proven track record of applying software best practices and enterprise standards across multiple software projects/products.

Position Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advises management and influences internal practices on a wide range of topics related to the software engineering simulation environments.
• 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.

Note: This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance post-start
• 14 years of experience in C++, C, Rust, Java, Python, Go
• 14 years of software development on Linux, Windows
• 14 years of experience working with Visual Studio, Jira or Git

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
• 14+ years of experience in Software Estimating for Training Systems
• Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems.
• Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. 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 and ability to design, develop, integrate, apply, and test software models, simulations, framework environments, tools, and applications with higher order programming, assembly, and auto-code. Ability to perform API design, implementation, and testing. Knowledge of real-time software architecture and design methodologies to synthesize models and simulation frameworks that meet real-time requirements; knowledge of real-time target environments, processor and network architecture, communication protocols, and electrical interfaces.
• 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: Less than 10% of the time

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Pay & Benefits: 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 Senior Level: $161,500 - $218,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 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. , lawful permanent , refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.