Job Description
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Boeing Global Services is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer located in Berkeley, MO to help lead the Battlespace and Simulation Big Tac team. The Big Tac team is responsible for developing and maintaining tools which provide a Synthetic Environment to train pilots and weapons officers, especially for F-15. The Big Tac application suite supports a wide range of training cues by simulating tactical, natural, electronic, navigation and command & control elements. Each threat environment interacts with other training devices and applications using a standards-driven network interface and loads a terrain database to achieve terrain awareness and provides comprehensive scenario visualization, planning & control.
The Big Tac team is a part of the Battlespace and Simulation Management (BSM) team in St. Louis, Missouri. BSM is a large software development team comprised of several smaller agile teams that support simulation-based training for US and international customers. Our backlog includes everything from new feature development using cutting-edge technology to maintenance of legacy software baselines. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in an often fast-paced environment within a two-week “sprint” schedule.
Position responsibilities
- Serve as the Big Tac product focal for the BSM software team, specifically in day-to-day operational decisions
- Work closely with other BSM and program teams in defining system level software requirements & features
- Performs software project management and software supplier management functions.
- Assure the development team’s products effectively addresses program priorities while maintaining technical integrity and cost and schedule targets
- Participate in team and system demonstrations and retrospections to ensure product quality and identify improvements
- Tracks and evaluates software team to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards.
- Perform duties of Product Owner in Safe Agile practice.
- Write detailed epics and stories including detailed work instructions for team members.
- Collaborate with agile teams to build and manage new features and capabilities while delivering the desired business impact.
- Coordinates with external stakeholders to ensure completion of team and project commitments.
- Works under minimal direction.
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other technical degree
- 3+ years of experience in developing software
- 1+ years of experience developing software using Object Oriented principles
- 1+ years of experience with Agile development methodologies
- 1+ years of experience with BORIS, TFS, Version 1, JIRA, MS Project and/or other Project Management tools
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience in the development and design of aircraft simulation and/or training devices
- Familiarity with simulation standards such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) and High Level Architecture (HLA)
- Experience and versatility with multiple development environments (Windows/Mac/iOS/Linux)
- 1+ years of experience with project management work, to include meeting cost, schedule and quality targets
- Experience as a product owner and/or product manager in Agile development
- Experience working on proposals and/or estimates
- Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Prior engineering experience to include integration of technical impacts and plans across multiple functions or Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
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.
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $104,550 – $141,450
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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.