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Lead Software Engineer - Simulation

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025487479 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Dec. 12, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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–Simulationto support ourPhantom Works - Virtual Warfare Center teamlocated inBerkeley, Missouri.This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering 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 simulation toolsets used to host large scale virtual simulation experiments. Multiple simulation toolsets, AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling), VISE (Virtual Integrated Simulation Environment) and Simworks to name a few, will be used to execute the Operator in the Loop (OITL) real time multi domain simulation experiments at the VWC. 

This position requires knowledge of Modeling and Simulation in the Space Domain, Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) standards and communication protocols. 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 willbe responsible for developing innovative approaches to meeting multiple customers' needs and integration of industry partners simulations into the large-scale virtual test environment.  The selected candidate will have to develop a close relationship with multiple teams, the customer and industry partners to ensuretimely completion of contractual commitments. The selected individual will also help develop early-career employees on the team through mentoring and coaching.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead 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 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 teams engineers

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Partners with stakeholders to advise on the review and identification of simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated.

  • 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience in C# and / or C++

  • 5+ years of experience in both Linux and Windows development

  • 10+ years of experience in using configuration management tools

  • 5 years of experience inleading a project or technical team

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.

  • 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

  • Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.

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.

Travel:

10%

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 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 (Level 5): $187,000 - $253,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 15, 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.

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