Lead Software Engineer - Flight Simulation Labs

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the Flight Simulation I Labs (FSL) team located in Berkeley, MO.

This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The F / A-18 TOFT & Maintenance Trainers team needs a senior technical focal to serve as a lead engineer, software architect, and subject matter expert (SME) for the F / A-18 and E / A-18G Maintenance Trainer devices delivered to multiple USN and FMS customers.

This leader will also serve as a SME for simulated displays software integration, driving commonality across multiple F / A-18 devices.

Position Responsibilities :

• Serve as primary Flight Sim POC with internal (BGS) counterparts and customers, as well as USN customers for all Maintenance Trainer projects
• Act as FSL SME and provide technical leadership of Maintenance Trainer software development, integration and delivery to customer sites
• Act as FSL SME for simulated F / A-18 displays architecture, software design, development and integration for current and future capabilities
• Develop and own the execution of the team’s technical statements of work supporting multiple internal and external customers
• Serve as advisor and spokesperson to program customers. Establish and maintain frequent and open communication with all stakeholders
• Lead activities to develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for simulated displays and related systems, including the Large Area Display (LAD) and the Digital Video Map Computer Upgrade (DVMC-U)
• Provide direct support to junior team members to develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems affecting current and future simulation and training platforms
• As needed, provide insight to management about development and support status
• Provide positive mentoring to high performing team members, including task assignments for complex trainer software and displays simulations

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance Post-Start.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

• Requires ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other technical degree
• 10+ years’ experience in software development, integration, and testing experience
• 5+ years’ experience coding real-time avionics flight software using C++
• Experience in a role that required creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills, strong collaborative stills, strong written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

• Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance Preferred
• Strong Expertise in Aircraft Avionics / Displays Systems
• Simulation or System Integration Experience
• Experience mentoring engineers

Typical Education / Experience :

Education / experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.

g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.

g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Travel :

Occasional travel may be required but would be less than 10%.

Relocation :

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

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.

Work Shift :

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range $151,300.00 - $204,700.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 6, 2024.

Export Control Requirements : Not an export control position

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.