Mid Level Software Engineer–Simulation
Company:
The Boeing Company
Are you an experienced cleared Mid Level Software Engineer eager to apply your technical skills to mission-critical virtual simulation and experimentation? Join Boeing’s Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) team located in **Berkeley, MO **and help build and extend the Virtual Interactive Simulation Environment (VISE) used in Operator‑in‑the‑Loop (OITL) real‑time experiments. This posting is tailored specifically for candidates who already hold U.S. government clearances. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization
Why this role is ideal for cleared candidates:
- Immediate ability to start contributing on classified programs with minimal onboarding delay
- Work supporting real-world warfighter experimentation, with frequent collaboration with government and industry partners
- Opportunity to obtain and work within Special Access Program (SAP) environments
- Stable, long-term mission focus and exposure to advanced modeling, communications protocols, and real‑time systems
Position responsibilities:
- Develop, integrate, and maintain simulation software within the virtual simulation toolset to support OITL experiments
- Model platforms, sensors/emitters, weapons, communications and tactical systems to meet customer needs
- Collaborate with Boeing teams and cleared external partners to build and operate large federated simulations
- Define requirements, author software designs and test plans, troubleshoot and validate experimental systems
- Support contractual R&D and translate classified operational needs into executable simulation capabilities
Basic qualifications:
- Active Top Secret U.S. security clearance (must be current)
- Ability to obtain SAP clearances
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years’ experience with Linux development environments
- 3 years’ experience with C++ development
- 3 years’ experience with Version control systems (Git or Subversion)
- Experience with Agile SDLC
Preferred qualifications:
- 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 3 years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience
- Prior Operator‑in‑the‑Loop or Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) experience
- Python scripting and automation skills
- Experience managing multiple projects and working across cleared teams
- Strong collaborator with a focus on mission success
What success looks like in this role:
- Rapid, secure integration of new simulation capabilities into classified experimentation events
- Reliable, maintainable components that meet operational customer timelines and requirements
- Clear communication with cleared stakeholders transforming operational needs into verified deliverables
Travel: 10%
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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: $126,650 - $171,350
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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