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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for boeing flight simulator instructor in the United States is $94,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Boeing Flight Simulator Instructor, you need an in-depth understanding of commercial aircraft operations, flight procedures, and training methodologies, often supported by prior experience as a pilot and relevant aviation certifications such as an FAA ATP or CFI. Familiarity with advanced flight simulation software, learning management systems, and Boeing-specific simulator platforms is essential. Exceptional communication, patience, and coaching abilities help instructors effectively teach and mentor pilots of varying experience levels. These competencies ensure that trainees gain the necessary skills and confidence required for safe and proficient real-world flight operations.

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As a Boeing Flight Simulator Instructor, your day typically involves conducting training sessions with pilots in high-fidelity flight simulators, covering procedures for normal, abnormal, and emergency scenarios. You’ll provide real-time feedback, assess student performance, and document progress according to regulatory standards. Collaboration with other instructors, curriculum developers, and airline representatives is common to ensure consistent and up-to-date training. In addition, you may spend time updating lesson plans, attending briefings, and maintaining simulator equipment. This dynamic role requires adaptability, thorough preparation, and strong interpersonal skills to foster a productive learning environment.

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A Boeing Flight Simulator Instructor is responsible for training pilots using advanced flight simulators that replicate real-world flying conditions. They provide instruction on aircraft systems, flight procedures, emergency scenarios, and safety protocols to ensure pilots are well-prepared for real flights. These instructors typically have extensive flying experience and may be current or former pilots. Their role is essential in maintaining high training standards and ensuring pilot proficiency.

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Associate Software Simulation Engineer

Associate Software Simulation Engineer

Boeing

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


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Job description

Associate Software Simulation Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for an Associate Software Simulation Engineer to join the Training Systems - Battlespace Simulation Management (BSM) team in Hazelwood, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Global Services (BGS) Software Engineering organization.

BSM is responsible for the design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of training devices for a wide variety of commercial and military aircraft - everything from F-15 fighter jets to Apache attack helicopters, and even NASA's Starliner spacecraft. Software engineers on our team are responsible for all phases of the software lifecycle, including architecture, design, implementation and test. They are also directly involved in planning their own work, as part of the agile methodology, with a focus on technical excellence. The BSM team is a large software development team comprised of several smaller agile teams, some with specialized skills. Our backlog includes everything from new feature development using cutting-edge technology to maintenance of legacy software baselines. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in an often fast-paced environment. As an experienced member of the team, you will be supporting the entire product development life cycle within BSM.

Are you ready to build the future? Build your career by helping us build the next generation of flight simulators to train our nation's military pilots. Develop subsystems for Boeing Flight Trainers such as the Instructor/Operator Station, Brief/Debrief Station, Synthetic Environments, and core building block technologies used for all our flight trainers (graphics, video, networking, mission planning, exercise management & control).

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

Position Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, visualizations, virtual environments/platforms, and frameworks as part of Design and Development efforts

  • Partner with stakeholders to review and identify simulation requirements and understand the dynamics of the systems being simulated, ensuring effective Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Conduct validation, verification, and refinement of simulation software code, models, simulations, and test procedures; execute test procedures, document test results, and compare models against real-world data, benchmarks, or similar models as part of Validation and Verification

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of technical code, algorithms, specifications, and descriptions of simulation models to support Technical Documentation

  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate simulation software with hardware devices and systems, facilitating Cross-Functional Integration

  • Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods within the software engineering simulation environment to drive Technology Implementation

  • Assist in simulation software project management functions, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals as part of Project Management

  • Participate in design and implementation peer reviews to ensure code quality and share best practices, contributing to Peer Reviews

  • Promote continuous improvement by proposing ideas for process enhancements, tool upgrades, and automation improvements to support Continuous Improvement

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • 2+ years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

  • 2+ years of experience in Object-Oriented development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 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

  • 2+ years of experience working with agile teams and agile software development

  • Experience with and an understanding of the USAF's Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) network

  • Modeling complex warfare interactions in a Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) architecture

  • Experience in integrating fighter platform and adversary systems onto the DMO network

  • Knowledge of radar, electronic warfare, infrared environment, weapon systems, physics is a must

  • Knowledge of and experience with MATLAB is a plus

  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools and environments, with a preference for specific tools relevant to the industry

  • Experience in developing or integrating simulation software for military, commercial, or space applications, demonstrating an understanding of industry-specific requirements

  • Experience with aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems

  • Knowledge of simulation validation and verification processes

  • Experience with agile workflow tools such as Gitlab

  • Experience working in a collaborative team environment

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.

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 Associate (Level 2): $99,450 - $134,550

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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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