Experienced Simulation Software Engineering Team Lead

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. Position Overview We are seeking an Experienced Simulation Software Engineering Team Lead to join the B-52J Simulation Software team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role focuses on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. You will help enhance the B-52 simulation software to support the new engine system components for the B-52 CERP program, working closely with the larger software organization and acting as Agile product owner or Scrum Master as appropriate. Responsibilities Test, analyze, and maintain software systems to ensure compliance with industry, customer, and internal quality, safety, security, and certification standards. Partner with stakeholders to understand system definitions, system-level requirements, and software requirements, validating that the software system meets customer and operational needs. Conduct software system-level analyses to identify risks, issues, and opportunities, and integrate mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle. Perform code reviews of test tools to ensure alignment with the testing needs of the software system. Monitor and review test completion, verification processes, and issue resolution for software systems. Support the review of user documentation and training materials to educate end users on software product usage. Review products and processes for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluating team performance. Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulatory changes relevant to software development, including automated testing and AI applications. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Ability to obtain U.S. Secret – Final Post-Start (U.S. Citizenship required). Strong familiarity with software testing concepts and software/hardware systems, including ability to review detailed software test procedures and design documents. Comfortable following Agile software development methodologies and the software development lifecycle. Comfortable working in Linux environments and using terminals/command line interfaces. Comfortable leading or coordinating a test team or test activities, including task delegation, mentoring, and progress tracking. Preferred Qualifications Earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 5+ years of related work experience, or equivalent in experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for status reporting and test documentation. Experience with automated test platforms such as Cypress, Mocha, Chai, and their associated programming languages. Experience using conversational AI and other AI capabilities to accelerate development with careful review and healthy skepticism of AI results. Experience managing test schedules, resources, and priorities in a laboratory or simulation environment. Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as GitLab or Jira. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate team collaboration and stakeholder reporting. Comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional teams (software developers, systems engineers, etc.). Comfortable and willing to train and mentor junior test engineers. Shift & Work Schedule The position operates on a 9/80 schedule: nine hours per day Monday through Thursday, eight hours on alternating Fridays, and every other Friday off. It is primarily on‑site in Oklahoma City with the possibility of remote work as needed. Flexible shift options, including evenings, weekends, and work‑from‑home arrangements, are available on an as‑needed basis. Pay & Benefits Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities are offered. Total rewards include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off. Summary pay range: $109,650 – $148,350. Additional Information Drug Free Workplace: Post‑offer applicants and employees may be required to undergo drug testing per company policies. Export Control: The position requires U.S. export control compliance with a U.S. Person (citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) and a U.S. Secret clearance post‑start. Relocation: Offers relocation support based on eligibility. Visa Sponsorship: No sponsorship for employment visas. Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. Applications will be accepted until July 20, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boeing