Job Description

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Introduction:

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence UK as an Experienced Simulation Engineer to support existing and new business development activities.

About the role:

We are seeking an Experienced Software Engineers - Simulation to support Defence and Security domains at Boeing locations and Customer sites across the UK, including Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Systems, Training and Simulation, Cyber, Space, Intelligence and Security.

As a consequence of our growing business we have a number of exciting career opportunities within our Mission Systems Engineering Capability, which is responsible for the Research and Development of Advanced Technology and the Design, Development and Certification of our Mission Systems and Sub-Systems.

You will join a rapidly growing Engineering Capability with a culture for development, collaboration and success. Initially you will be assigned to our Simulation Programmes, which operate across the Air, Land and Maritime domains, with future opportunity to develop your interests across the breadth of the Mission Systems portfolio.

You will be integrated into a faced-paced and dynamic customer focused environment and stretched to achieve your potential. Your wellbeing is also important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and with an ethical team culture and strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first time quality.

What we are looking for:

To be successful, you will have excellent domain knowledge and experience of contemporary technologies, systems engineering principals and simulation architectures and methodologies. 

You will be a passionate and collaborative engineer eager to work in an agile and diverse engineering capability with a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific field, as well as:

Essential experience in:

• Developing software based systems for Defence programmes

• Application of systems engineering practices and principles

• Technical and task leadership working with other Engineering disciplines

Desirable:

• Experience developing Defence simulation systems

• Use of distributed simulation protocols such as DIS and HLA

• Experience integrating systems for a military customer

• Experience in developing and applying continuous improvement to process and productivity

• Experience with the following systems:

  • VT MAK VR-Forces product line

  • 3D geospatial tools and data formats such as OpenFlight, Shapefiles, ARCGIS, etc

  • 3D modelling formats and tools such as Presagis Creator, 3D Studio Max

  • HLAe based distributed simulation systems

As an engineer working for the Boeing Company, you will ideally be able to demonstrate the following behaviours and values:

• Mission-orientated approach and familiarity with modern software development paradigms and processes

• Innovative mindset and ambition with a focus on customers, quality and our people

• A "drive to action" approach with the ability to be resilient and flexible in a fast-paced environment

• Working collaboratively with other engineers, specialists and functional support team-members to achieve a sustainable outcome

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Important information regarding this requisition:

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK.

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.