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Software Engineer - Simulation (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer - Simulation (Associate or Experienced) to support our ...
Software Engineer - Simulation (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer - Simulation (Associate or Experienced) to support our ...
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Associate Simulation Software Engineer / Simulation Software Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$75K - $118K/yr
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Associate Simulation Software Engineer / Simulation Software Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$75K - $118K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Simulation Software Engineer / Simulation Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software ...
Experienced Simulation Software Engineering Team Lead Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced Simulation Software Engineering Team Lead to join the B-52J ...
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Experienced Simulation Software Engineering Team Lead Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced Simulation Software Engineering Team Lead to join the B-52J ...
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Senior Software Modeling and Simulation Architect
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$184K - $249K/yr
Partners with cross functional engineering teams to advise on integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems * Oversees implementing current and emerging technologies, tools ...
Senior Software Modeling and Simulation Architect
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$184K - $249K/yr
Partners with cross functional engineering teams to advise on integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems * Oversees implementing current and emerging technologies, tools ...
Staff Simulation Software Engineer
$144K - $229K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Simulation Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization onsite in Melbourne ...
Staff Simulation Software Engineer
$144K - $229K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Simulation Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization onsite in Melbourne ...
... other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development ... Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA), electronic warfare, and/or communications ...
... other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development ... Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA), electronic warfare, and/or communications ...
Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - Simulation
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$93K - $147K/yr
Our simulation software is critical to the current and future company projects. You will analyze ... This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer level 2 or a Principal Software ...
Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - Simulation
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$93K - $147K/yr
Our simulation software is critical to the current and future company projects. You will analyze ... This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer level 2 or a Principal Software ...
Our simulation software is critical to the current and future company projects. You will analyze ... This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer level 2 or a Principal Software ...
Our simulation software is critical to the current and future company projects. You will analyze ... This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer level 2 or a Principal Software ...
Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer
$116K - $184K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization onsite in ...
Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer
$116K - $184K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization onsite in ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Simulation Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Simulation Software Engineer - to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals ...
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Principal / Sr. Principal Simulation Software Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$116K - $160K/yr
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Principal / Sr. Principal Simulation Software Engineer
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$116K - $160K/yr
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Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
Broken Arrow, OK · On-site
$107K - $141K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
Broken Arrow, OK · On-site
$107K - $141K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
Broken Arrow, OK · On-site
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
Broken Arrow, OK · On-site
$106K - $140K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$107K - $141K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
Software Engineer, Senior
$107K - $141K/yr
Ability to define and negotiate simulation engineering requirements, cost of labor assessments and establishing a team structure to execute task/project. Tasks and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL ...
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What Is a Simulation Engineer?
A simulation engineer works on complex engineering projects to create simulations for testing the performance of proposed solutions. In this career, your job duties include developing simulation approaches for testing the project, monitoring the simulation in the test environment, and analyzing the results of the test. The qualifications needed for a career as a simulation engineer include a bachelor's degree in engineering. However, some employers prefer a master's degree. You also need strong analytical skills and experience working with experimental projects.
What is the difference between Simulation Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?
| Aspect | Simulation Engineer | Mechanical Design Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related fields; proficiency in simulation software | Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering; CAD software skills |
| Work Environment | Design labs, simulation centers, R&D departments | Design offices, manufacturing facilities, prototyping labs |
| Industry Usage | Automotive, aerospace, electronics, manufacturing | Automotive, consumer products, machinery, aerospace |
| Common Search/Comparison | Simulation Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer |
The main difference between a Simulation Engineer and a Mechanical Design Engineer lies in their focus areas. Simulation Engineers specialize in creating and analyzing virtual models to predict product performance, while Mechanical Design Engineers focus on designing and developing physical components and systems. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions within engineering projects.
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Posted 5 days ago
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Job description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer - Simulation (Associate or Experienced) to support our Airborne Warning System Simulation (AWSSim) team working USAF E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) program located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
We are seeking a software engineer to join the AWSSim team to design, implement, and maintain simulation components and plugins. The engineer will contribute to the framework, sensor models, and drivers, and work closely with program stakeholders to integrate simulations into test environments.
AWSSim (Airborne Warning System Simulation) is a product-line software simulation effort that develops and maintains digital-twin Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and sensor plugins used across multiple airborne and associated systems.
Our team builds a unified simulation framework that models sensors, platforms, and environments to create realistic test environments for software deployed on airborne platforms, ground systems, satellites, and other systems.
We support multiple programs, including:
E-3 variants
UK E-7
Korea E-7
Australia E-7
KC-46
P-8
Position Responsibilities:
Designs, architects, and develops simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms and frameworks to enhance test performance, safety, and durability of software and hardware systems throughout the entire product lifecycle
Partners with stakeholders to review and identify simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated
Performs design, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to assess and optimize overall system performance and capabilities
Performs data collection and processing for use in simulations
Validates, verifies, and refines simulation software code, models, simulations, test procedures and test environments, executing test procedures and documenting test results and models against real-world data, test data, benchmarks, or other similar models
Documents and maintains technical code, algorithms, specifications and descriptions of simulation models
Partners with cross functional engineering teams to enable integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems
Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in the software engineering simulation environment
Modernizes, migrates, sustains, and updates simulation software to adapt legacy systems to new operating systems
Performs simulation software project management functions
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Bachelor's Degree
Ability to Obtain U.S. Secret - Final Post-Start
2+ years of software development experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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
Experience with sensor models, simulation concepts, or digital-twin development
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate simulation software with hardware devices and systems.
Experience implementing current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in the simulation engineering environment.
Experience Modernizing, migrating, sustaining, and updating simulation software to adapt legacy systems to new operating systems.
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience with C++ and Java Experience with Linux OS
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeingis 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 - $125,350
Summary pay range for Experienced: $118,150 - $159,850
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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 awardShift:
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