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Flight Simulation Software Engineer

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Boeing

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Location:
United States , Daytona Beach

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

92650.00 - 202400.00 USD / Year

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 looking for a Flight Simulation Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, and Senior) to join the Flight Simulation I Labs team located in Dayton Beach, FL. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The roles will involve software development for tools and models within our simulation infrastructure in the Flight Simulation Labs organization. Selected candidates will be aligned to a statement of work that best suits their interests and skillset, some of which could include: Creating core simulation infrastructure to serve as a baseline for programs developing flight simulation capabilities; Developing tools to simulate, monitor, and control digital messages between subsystems in a lab environment; Supporting modeling of various aircraft capabilities and subsystems; Supporting the ability to run constructive scenarios in a testing environment for development of our products and to support training efforts.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develops, documents and maintains architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for simulation software systems
  • Develops and maintains code and integrates software components into a fully functional software system
  • Develop simulation environments to support testing performed by Mission Systems engineers
  • Works on an agile team in order to accomplish team goals
  • Executes and documents software research and development projects
  • Works under general direction

Requirements:

  • 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)
  • 2+ years of professional experience programming in C++
  • 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer

Nice to have:

  • Associate / Level 2: 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 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience
  • Experienced / Level 3: 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 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience
  • Senior / Level 4: 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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
  • 2+ years of experience programming in C, C#, Python, Java, or Ada (or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience)
  • Experience in Modeling and Simulation
  • Experience in the defense or avionics industry
  • 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
What we offer:
  • competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • health insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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