Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Boeing is hiring a Simulation Software Engineer to develop simulation software and models for Insitu’s unmanned aircraft systems. The role focuses on aircraft and payload simulations, including physics components, integration into engineering workflows, and use of AI and machine learning to improve simulation capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and test simulation software using modern programming languages and best practices for scalability and reusability
- Develop modular simulation physics components, including models for aerodynamics, actuators, payloads, and environmental effects
- Collaborate with system engineers, simulation developers, and airframe designers to align software architecture with aircraft requirements
- Design, implement, and optimize simulations of physical, digital, or hybrid systems based on project requirements
- Leverage AI tools and machine learning techniques to enhance simulation fidelity, automate modeling processes, or analyze simulation outputs
- Work closely with domain experts, engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to integrate simulations—and AI-enhanced features—into engineering workflows or customer solutions
- Produce clear technical documentation, user guides, and maintain code repositories
- Stay current with advancements in simulation technologies; propose and integrate novel approaches or tools
Skills
- Strong background in simulation development using MathWorks tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink Coder, Simulink Real-Time etc), developing and optimizing simulation or modeling software
- Strong background in modular design patterns and object-oriented programming using C++ or C#
- Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, or systems modeling
- Familiarity with fixed-wing and/or rotorcraft aerodynamics
- Excellent modeling, software, and debugging skills
- Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Bachelor's degree of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering or computer science
- 5-8 years in an engineering classification with a Bachelor's degree or 3-6 years' experience in an engineering classification with a Master's degree
- Experience with safety critical systems
Benefits
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.
- Remote-work option or work at the engineering building in Bingen, Washington; fully on-site or hybrid is preferred.
- Relocation assistance available
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