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The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Software Engineer to join our Simulation Team in El Segundo, CA.
Our team builds software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators in support of the world's highest-performing satellite systems for U.S. government and commercial customers.
In this role you will design, implement, integrate, test, and maintain satellite software models and hardware interface software into real-time, system-level simulators/emulators. This is an opportunity to create innovative solutions and support multiple projects in a rapid, agile CI/CD environment using modern technologies and tools.
Position Responsibilities:
- Executes full life-cycle development activities, including requirements definition and analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration, documentation, and formal qualification for software-based simulators
- Designs, implements, integrates, tests, and debugs of spacecraft software models and/or interface software into a real-time simulation using existing infrastructures on various hardware-based emulators
- Supports software and hardware integration efforts
- Produces and delivers design and test documentation / artifacts, including program CDRLs
- Collaborates and supports Special Test Equipment (STE) testbed hardware teams for various emulator designs throughout the life-cycle
- Provides support to end users for simulation operation, performance, test, delivery, and maintenance
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3+ years' experience with real-time/near real-time simulations packages and development
- 3+ years' experience with modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Visual Basic
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience automating software builds, unit tests, and integration tests using a DevOps tool chain
- Experience using tools such as GitLab and Bitbucket, and working in an Agile/Scrum team
- Experience working with hardware-in-the-loop systems
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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.
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.
Total Rewards:
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: USD $135,150 - $182,850
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
2. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 28, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3+ years experience with real-time/near real-time simulation packages and development
- 3+ years experience with modern programming and scripting languages (C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Visual Basic)
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
- U.S. Person as defined by export control (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
- Willingness and ability to work 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA
- Completion of required technical assessment (CodeVue Coding Challenge)
- Experience automating software builds, unit tests, and integration tests using a DevOps tool chain
- Experience using tools such as GitLab and Bitbucket, and working in an Agile/Scrum team
- Experience working with hardware-in-the-loop systems
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.
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