Lead Simulation Software Systems Architect
Quick Summary
Review, analyze, translate, and implement customer
Our team builds software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators in support of the world’s highest-performing satellite systems for U.S. government and commercial customers. The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Simulation Software Systems Architect to support our Simulation Team in support of Strategic Space Communications Programs in El Segundo, CA. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business unit.
In this role you will design, implement, test, and maintain real-time software models and system-level simulators that reproduce operational conditions (i.e., simulated scenarios) to enable mission rehearsals and spacecraft operator training. This is an opportunity to create innovative solutions and support multiple software-based projects in a rapid, agile CI/CD environment using modern technologies and tools. We’re looking for a skilled developer who thrives in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams, likes to try new things, and isn’t afraid of a challenge.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Review, analyze, translate, and implement customer requirements for software-based simulation products
- →Design simulation product architecture and lead implementation framework development
- →Design, Integrate, modify, test, and debug simulation models and scenarios
- →Execute full life-cycle development activities, including requirements definition and analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration, documentation, and formal qualification.
- →Interface with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplined integrated product team (systems and software).
- →Develop software verification plans, test procedures and test environments.
- →Work independently and collaboratively to complete trade studies and detailed designs.
- →Lead and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions to complex technical challenges.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance post-start for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
- Experience with implementing algorithms in real time systems
- 5+ years of experience in developing simulation related software
- 10+ years of experience full life-cycle software development, modeling, simulation, testing, and/or analysis using C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Ada, and/or Linux
- Bachelors degree from an accredited course of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or other technical degree
- 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
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Experience with Git, building/deploying application containers (Docker), developing within Linux environments, and working in an Agile/Scrum team.
- Space Domain Knowledge: Direct experience modeling satellite subsystems or working with flight software.
- Experience virtualizing processors.
- Experience with implementing infrastructure and deployment environment related software/tools (e.g., containerization, message brokering, software APIs, etc.)
- Experience running large-scale simulation workloads using cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure)
- Experience developing real-time, time-deterministic simulations
Not Applicable This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
No travel is anticipated for this position
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
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.
What We Offer
~1 min readAt 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $211,650 - $286,350
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $211,650–$286,350 a year
- 42% above the $175,000 median for Architect jobs on Jobera (813 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 9, 2026
- First seen
- November 9, 2026
- Last seen
- November 9, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 68%
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- November 9, 2026
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