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How much do simulation software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for simulation software engineer in the United States is $137,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $162,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Simulation Software Engineer, you need strong skills in computer science, mathematics, and physics, often backed by a degree in engineering or a related field. Experience with simulation frameworks (like MATLAB, Simulink, or ANSYS), programming languages (such as C++, Python), and relevant certifications such as Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP) are commonly sought. Effective problem-solving, attention to detail, and clear communication are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies enable the accurate development of complex simulations, efficient collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and effective translation of real-world processes into reliable software models.

What does a Simulation Software Engineer do?

A Simulation Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software that models real-world systems, allowing for testing and analysis without physical prototypes. They work with mathematical models, algorithms, and programming languages to create accurate simulations for industries like aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and finance. Their responsibilities may include optimizing performance, integrating with hardware, and validating results to ensure accuracy.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Simulation Software Engineer?

As a Simulation Software Engineer, your daily tasks often include designing and implementing simulation models, writing and testing code, and analyzing simulation results to ensure accuracy and reliability. You may collaborate closely with engineers, domain experts, and project managers to define system requirements and troubleshoot technical issues. Additionally, you will frequently document your work, present findings to stakeholders, and iteratively improve models based on feedback and evolving project needs. The role offers a dynamic blend of independent technical work and team collaboration to solve real-world engineering challenges.

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Infographic showing various Simulation Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,846 per year, or $66.3 per hour.

Software Engineer-Simulation (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing Canada Operations Ltd

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Software Engineer-Simulation (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking Software Engineers-Simulation to support our Simulation Integration and Delivery (SID) team located in Berkeley, Missouri. This is a dynamic team that provides simulation software across the Boeing enterprise including commercial, defense, and other internal programs. The team works closely with our programs to ensure they can deliver hardware and software that directly support Boeing's customers.

The SID team's suite of tools support software verification and hardware verification for commercial, defense, and other customers. The candidate will participate in small developmental teams - and sometimes independently. Agile methodologies such as sprint planning, scrums, retrospectives, and demonstrations are expected.

The candidate should enjoy working collaboratively with others, have a commitment to customer satisfaction and process improvement, and be able to successfully support multiple programs. They will support the development of solutions to a wide range of complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. They should be adaptable to new development environments and eager to work with and learn new technologies.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.

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):

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Ability to Obtain U.S. Secret - Interim Pre-Start & Final Post Start & Special Program Access
  • 4+ years of experience in software programming with C, C++, C#, .NET coding, debug, and development
  • 4+ years of experience with SDLC (Software/Systems Development Lifecycle)

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 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 in software programming with Python
  • 2 or more years' experience in software programming with Rust
  • Active Security Clearance
  • Experience with embedded software and hardware interfacing-software
  • Experience working across software-interface boundaries, including hardware, firmware, and software (Including technical coordination with interfacing teams)
  • Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Decision making abilities to complete efforts with minimal requirements definition
  • Experience in software development in Visual Studio
  • Experience with avionics and Ethernet communication protocols
  • Experience with Agile Methodology
  • Experience with Git, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing technologies

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 for Experienced level (Level 3): $126,650-$171,350

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $160,650-217,350

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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