Entry-Level Flight Simulation Software Engineer

Salary: $78,200 - 105,800 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance after starting; the posting states that U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for this clearance.
• Classroom or work-related programming experience in at least one of these languages: Ada, C, C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• Preferred: A bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science with no related work experience; alternatively, a bachelors degree with 4+ years of directly related experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Basic networking knowledge.
• Preferred: Experience working on an Agile team with methodologies and tools such as Jira.
• Preferred: Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Preferred: Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements; the posting requires a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62.
• Must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
• Successful candidates must satisfy our Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• We do not sponsor employment visas.

• Develop, document, and maintain software architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs.
• Develop and maintain code, and integrate software components into functional systems.
• Support simulation environments used by Mission Systems engineers for testing.
• Contribute to an Agile team and work toward team goals.
• Carry out and document software research and development projects.
• Create simulation infrastructure for programs developing flight simulation capabilities.
• Develop tools to simulate, monitor, and capture messages exchanged between subsystems in a lab environment.
• Model aircraft capabilities, including constructive scenarios in a testing environment.
• Work under general direction.

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

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We are Boeing, where we innovate and collaborate to help make the world a better place. We are committed to a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth. This entry-level role is on our Flight Simulation Labs team in Berkeley, Missouri, supporting Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Our Air Dominance software engineers develop avionics solutions for aircraft platforms and support related flight simulation products. The position is on first shift, may involve travel up to 10%, and offers relocation subject to candidate eligibility. The entry-level pay range is $78,200–$105,800, based on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. Eligible employees may access health, savings, insurance, retirement, and paid or unpaid leave programs; availability depends on eligibility and other factors. Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing under our policies. Applications are accepted through October 30, 2026.

last updated 42 week of 2026