Flight Simulation Software Engineer

Salary: $92,650 - 202,400 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree.
• We require the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• We require at least 2 years of professional C++ programming experience.
• We require at least 2 years of experience working as a software engineer.
• For Associate level consideration, we prefer a bachelor of science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science plus 2+ years of related experience, or a bachelors degree plus 6+ years of directly related experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• For Experienced level consideration, we prefer a bachelor of science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science plus 5+ years of related experience, or a bachelors degree plus 9+ years of directly related experience, or 13+ years of relevant experience.
• For Senior level consideration, we prefer a bachelor of science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science plus 9+ years of related experience, or a bachelors degree plus 13+ years of directly related experience, or 17+ years of relevant experience.
• We prefer at least 2 years of programming experience in C, C#, Python, Java, or Ada, or an equivalent mix of technical education and experience.
• We value experience in modeling and simulation.
• We value experience in the defense or avionics sector.
• We value experience working on Agile teams with Agile methods and tools.
• We value strong coordination and communication skills.
• We value the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team setting.

• We develop, document, and maintain the architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for simulation software systems.
• We build and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functioning software solution.
• We create simulation environments that support testing by Mission Systems engineers.
• We work as part of an Agile team to achieve shared objectives.
• We execute and document software research and development efforts.
• We work under general direction.
• We develop core simulation infrastructure for flight simulation programs.
• We create tools to simulate, monitor, and control digital messages between subsystems in a lab environment.
• We support modeling of aircraft capabilities and subsystems.
• We help run constructive scenarios in a test environment to support product development and training.

• Ada
• C#
• Support
• Java
• Python
• Security

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We are Boeing, and we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with strong opportunities for professional growth. We are hiring Flight Simulation Software Engineers at Associate, Experienced, and Senior levels to join our Flight Simulation I Labs team in Daytona Beach, Florida, supporting our Defense, Space & Security business. This role is based in our newest state-of-the-art engineering facility in Daytona Beach. We offer competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and eligible employees may access a broad benefits package that can include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid or unpaid time away from work. We also note a potential signing bonus for eligible external candidates. This is a first-shift, U.S.-based role, and relocation assistance is not available.

last updated 42 week of 2026