Boeing is an aerospace and defense company seeking a C++ Software Engineer to support its UK Software Engineering and Systems Integration team. The role focuses on developing simulation models, visualizations, virtual environments, and frameworks, as well as analyzing and optimizing system performance across defense and security applications.
Supports the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms and frameworks to enhance test performance, safety, and durability of software and hardware systems throughout the entire product lifecycle
Supports partnership with stakeholders to review and identify simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated
Supports designing, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to assess and optimize overall system performance and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
Ability to obtain security clearance
Proficiency in C++, Lua Scripting or one of the similar programming languages
Familiarity with Physics based Modelling and Simulation system Engineering principals
The primary locations for our Engineering teams is Fleet, with the general expectation of minimum 3 days a week in the office to foster collaboration and team efficiency
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST BE A UK CITIZEN AND HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UK. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Relocation is not available for this position
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check
Preferred
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, BitBucket etc)
* Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
* Familiarity with DevOps, Automation and CICD concepts
* Understanding of testing frameworks and unit testing practices
* Experience working as a Software Simulation Engineer or a similar role
* Experience across Software Development Lifecycle and Software standards such as ISO9001
* Understanding of the distributed interoperability simulation protocols used within defence collective training (e.g., DIS and HLA)
* Understanding and experience of the COTS simulation and training environment development, execution, verification, validation and deployments
* Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design principles
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, builds and supports commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.
