Experienced Real-Time Software Engineer - Simulation

Join Boeing’s Defense Space and Security (BDS) MS&B SPD Training Software team to build real-time simulation solutions for safer, more effective testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and develop simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms, and related frameworks to improve test performance, safety, and durability across the full product lifecycle
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and identify simulation requirements and system dynamics; perform design, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to optimize system performance and capabilities
• Collect and process data for simulation use
• Validate, verify, and refine simulation software code, models, simulations, test procedures, and test environments
• Execute test procedures and document test results and models against real-world data, test data, benchmarks, or comparable models
• Document and maintain technical artifacts including code, algorithms, specifications, and model descriptions
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to enable integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems
• Adopt current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods for the simulation software environment
• Modernize, migrate, sustain, and update simulation software to adapt legacy systems to new operating systems
• Participate in scrum meetings and use Agile tools for task tracking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). An active U.S. clearance within the past 24 months is considered active
• 2+ years of software development experience
• 2+ years experience using Java and/or C++

Technologies

• Java
• C++
• Linux operating systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science plus 5+ years related work experience, or Bachelor’s degree plus 9+ years directly related experience, or 13+ years related, relevant experience
• 5+ years related work experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience developing with Java, C/C++, and/or Linux operating systems
• Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies
• Experience implementing real-time algorithms
• Experience creating, documenting, and maintaining architecture, requirements, interfaces, and designs for software systems

Location

• Richardson, TX (onsite)

Shift

• Primarily 1st shift; alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base pay and variable compensation opportunities as part of Total Rewards
• Summary pay range: USD $135,150 - $182,850 (based on experience, qualifications, and market/business considerations)
• Eligible programs generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work

Benefits

• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program that pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when supporting favorite nonprofit organizations

Additional Job Details

• 100% onsite: required to work on-site at one of the listed location options
• Conflict of Interest: candidates must satisfy the Company COI assessment process
• Drug Free Workplace: post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met
• Technical assessment: required coding/technical assessment; failure to complete removes you from consideration (CodeVue coding challenge)
• Relocation: relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit
• VISA sponsorship: employer will not sponsor employment visa status
• Export control: position requires U.S. export control compliance and a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62; US based job, U.S. Person required

Application Info

• Applications accepted until Oct. 28, 2026