Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world.

Boeing’s Advanced Design and Prototype Solutions (ADaPS) organization in Huntsville, AL is looking for several simulation and algorithm developers to contribute to development of air and missile defense sensor systems.

The successful candidate(s) will contribute to development and fielding of integrated flight software and simulations used to develop, analyze, integrate and test rocket hosted software systems.
The Simulation and Algorithm Developers will work in small Agile teams composed of diverse engineering skills and will be encouraged to use their talents to take on complex problems on a variety of programs.  These individuals will be responsible for developing technical products, plans, documentation, and briefings in support of program requirements.

ADaPS (an organization of over 100 software engineers) supports programs across the entire portfolio of Boeing products including Space Launch Systems (SLS) Upper Stage, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD - missile defense), Commercial Space Crew Transportation System (CST-100), and Advanced Missile Defense efforts including Patriot Advanced Capability. ADaPS specializes in implementing rapid prototyping and development programs using small, adaptable Agile teams.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, 401k matching with 100% immediate vesting, tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Development of software for real-time embedded applications, or simulations and tools.

• Produce software and document the software requirements and designs.

• Unit test the software and assist with integration testing

• Facilitate peer reviews

This position allows limited telecommuting. (Hybrid) The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.  (Huntsville, AL)

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• This position requires US Citizenship.

• Requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in either software engineering or computer engineering

• This position requires some programming experience, school project or internships using one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, C#    

• This position requires operating system knowledge of LINUX or Windows

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

One or more of the following are desired:

• Master’s degree in either software engineering or computer engineering strongly preferred

• Some coursework or experience with MATLAB

• Some knowledge of guidance, navigation or control for spacecraft or rocket systems

• Some knowledge or experience with large integrated simulations on distributed machines or virtual machines

• Some knowledge or experience with game development or Unity gaming engine for distributed use

• Some type of work experience or school project involving orbital mechanics or high speed flight

• Some type of work experience or knowledge of avionics buses such as 1553, or RS-422 and threaded I/O control

• Some type of work experience or knowledge of telemetry protocols and testing

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 2 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:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.