Experienced Software Engineer/Product Owner

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a highly motivated Experienced Software Engineer/Product Owner to join the Training Systems - Battlespace Simulation Management (BSM) team located in Hazelwood, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Global Services (BGS) business organization.
Are you ready to build the future? The company is developing the next generation of flight simulators to train military pilots. In this role, team members will develop critical subsystems for Boeing Flight Trainers, including the Instructor/Operator Station, Brief/Debrief Station, and Synthetic Environments, along with essential technologies such as graphics, video, networking, mission planning, and exercise management.
The BSM team is responsible for designing, developing, manufacturing, and maintaining training devices for a diverse range of aircraft, including F-15 fighter jets, Apache helicopters, and NASA's Starliner spacecraft. Team members will engage in all phases of the software lifecycle, from architecture and design to implementation and testing, while planning their work within an agile framework that emphasizes collaboration and technical excellence.
The software development team consists of several agile sub-teams, each with specialized skills. Team members will have the opportunity to work on new features using innovative technology, as well as maintain existing software. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to support the entire product development life cycle.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Position Responsibilities:

• Leads the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms and frameworks
• Partners with stakeholders to lead the review and identification of simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated
• Leads validation, verification, and refinement of simulation software code, models, simulations, test procedures and test environments, executing test procedures, documenting test results and modeling against real-world data, test data, benchmarks, or other similar models
• Leads the documentation and maintenance of technical code, algorithms, specifications and descriptions of simulation models
• Partners with cross functional engineering teams to lead integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems
• Leads implementing current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in the software engineering simulation environment
• Leads simulation software project management functions
• Promotes continuous improvement with ideas for process, tool, and automation improvements
• Plans and executes work within a scrum team using scaled agile practices
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects
• Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Support proposal development and lead engineering execution by identifying activities, resources, and tasks required to complete the work statement
• Mentor junior engineers and foster innovation within the team

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering
• 5+ years of experience with object oriented software development (C/C++, Java)
• 1+ years of experience with Agile software 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
• Secret Clearance and Special Program Access, Post-Start
• Prior experience with object-oriented software architecture / design patterns
• Prior experience with Python, Lua or OpenGL is a plus
• Developing applications targeted for desktop as well as mobile/tablet environments
• Experience with tools for Continuous Integration/Delivery, Version Control, and Build Automation
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Gitlab, CMake, Visual Studio
• Familiarity with simulation standards such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), and High Level Architecture (HLA)
• Experience with aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems is beneficial
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability and desire to work in a team environment

Travel:
10%
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is 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.
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: $126,650 - $171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 06, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.