Flight Simulation Software Engineers

Boeing

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Berkeley, MO
Salary
$94,450–$134,550 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 15, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $148,731–$193,937 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 67 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,150–$159,850 across 61 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Flight Simulation Software Engineers

Flight Simulation Software Engineers (Associate, Experienced, and Senior) will join the Flight Simulation Labs team to support the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business organization. These engineers design, develop, and demonstrate avionics solutions while supporting flight simulation products for various platforms. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing, documenting, and maintaining software architecture, requirements, algorithms, and interfaces. Candidates will build core simulation infrastructure, create tools to simulate and capture messages between subsystems in lab environments, and model aircraft capabilities for constructive scenarios. The role requires proficiency in programming languages including C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada. Engineers must work within an Agile team using tools like Jira to solve complex technical problems involving simulation environments, networking principles, and avionics integration to maintain platform dominance over the battlefield.

What you'll do

  • Develop, document, and maintain software architecture, requirements, algorithms, and designs.
  • Write and maintain code to integrate software components into fully functional systems.
  • Create core simulation infrastructure to support flight simulation capabilities.
  • Develop tools to simulate, monitor, and capture messages between subsystems in lab environments.
  • Model aircraft capabilities to run constructive scenarios in testing environments.
  • Support the development of simulation environments for Mission Systems engineering tests.
  • Execute and document software research and development projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • 2+ years of experience programming in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada.
  • 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
  • 5 or more years of related work experience (preferred for Level 3).
  • 9 or more years of related work experience (preferred for Level 4).
  • Active Secret Clearance or higher (preferred).

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