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C++ Software Engineer

Boeing

full time

Listed on Boeing’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Boeing is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop simulation models and virtual environments for defence and security applications across air, land, and maritime domains. This role suits engineers with a strong foundation in C++ or Lua who are interested in growing within a diverse software engineering portfolio while maintaining work-life balance in a collaborative UK-based team.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • Ability to obtain UK security clearance
  • Proficiency in C++, Lua Scripting, or similar programming language
  • Familiarity with physics-based modelling and simulation systems engineering principles
  • UK citizenship and current legal authorization to work in the UK

Nice to have

  • Version control system experience (Git, BitBucket)
  • Agile development methodology knowledge
  • DevOps, Automation, and CI/CD concepts
  • Testing frameworks and unit testing experience
  • Prior Software Simulation Engineer role or similar position
  • Software Development Lifecycle and ISO 9001 standards experience
  • Knowledge of defence collective training simulation protocols (DIS, HLA)
  • COTS simulation and training environment development experience
  • Strong object-oriented programming and software design principles understanding

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