The Flight Simulation Software Engineer develops simulation tools for Boeing's flight simulation infrastructure, integrating software components, and supporting testing environments.
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:
Daytona Beach is the company's newest state-of-the-art facility focused on engineering excellence. Florida offers no state income tax and a variety of other desirable personal and financial benefits. To learn more, take a look at our video: https://f.io/L64OLWgM
Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Associate, Experienced, and Senior Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 for Associate: $92,650.00 - $125,350.00
Summary pay range for Experienced: $118,150.00 - $159,850.00.
Summary pay range for Senior: $149,600.00 - $202,400.00.
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.
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
- Support 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
Daytona Beach is the company's newest state-of-the-art facility focused on engineering excellence. Florida offers no state income tax and a variety of other desirable personal and financial benefits. To learn more, take a look at our video: https://f.io/L64OLWgM
Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Associate, Experienced, and Senior Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- 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
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 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
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 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
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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 for Associate: $92,650.00 - $125,350.00
Summary pay range for Experienced: $118,150.00 - $159,850.00.
Summary pay range for Senior: $149,600.00 - $202,400.00.
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.
Boeing Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606-1596
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