Software Engineer – Simulation

Boeing

Support simulation models and visualizations for Boeing Defence while enhancing software and hardware systems throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet simulation requirements.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Lua

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Lua ScriptingPhysics based ModellingSimulation system EngineeringAgile development methodologiesDevOpsAutomationCICDobject-oriented programmingsoftware design principles

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degree