Software Engineering Virtual Simulation Team Lead

Posted:
8/23/2024, 7:39:59 AM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Software Engineering Virtual Simulation Team Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000436124

Date Posted:

2024-08-23

Location:

USA - Berkeley, MO

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer Virtual Simulation Team Lead to join Phantom Works - Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business 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 a simulation toolset used to host large scale virtual simulation experiments. The primary toolset is the Virtual Interactive Simulation Environment (VISE) which is a suite of simulations, components, tools, and interfaces which are responsible for the Operator in the Loop (OITL) real time simulation experiments at the VWC. The engineer will work closely with the customer, industry partners and military operators to ensure the simulation environment can meet test objectives. This position requires knowledge of Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) standards. 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 will be responsible for developing innovative approaches to meeting multiple customers’ needs and integrating industry partners’ simulations into the large-scale virtual test environment. 

The selected candidate will build and maintain close relationships with multiple teams, customers, and industry partners in order to ensure timely completion of contractual commitments. The selected individual will mentor and coach early-career employees on software development, integration, testing and project leadership skills.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads coordination of both the Boeing development team and outside partners on a large-scale federated simulation environment.
  • Represents Boeing with industry partners to advance the real time virtual simulation test environment.
  • Leads 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 an integrated and consistent approach across the program to ensure that each contracted test event is aligned and has consistent quality in the software products.
  • 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 team’s engineers

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 an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (Pre-Start) – with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI and Program clearances (Post Start)
  • Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other technical degree
  • 5+ years’ professional experience with C++
  • 5+ years’ experience in integrating complex applications on Linux platforms
  • 3+ years’ experience software design, development, debugging, and performing software integration and test
  • Experience leading a project or technical team
  • Experience in a customer facing position

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

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: $161,500.00 - $218,500.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 8, 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 5

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6J7JI5 (6J6)

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