Airplane Performance Software Engineer (Associate)

Airplane Performance Software Engineer (Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Airplane Performance Software Engineer (Associate) to join our Flight Operations Engineering – Customer Support team in Seal Beach, California.

The successful candidate will be a qualified, highly motivated professional responsible for developing and testing airplane performance software applications used by aircraft operators across all Boeing commercial models. As a member of the Flight Operations Engineering – Customer Support team, you will manage complex assignments in a multifaceted environment while supporting our mission to deliver world-class service to airline customers and the flying public. The team’s primary focus is implementing aerodynamics and airplane performance characteristics into airplane performance software used for flight planning. Additionally, we develop capabilities to automate manual calculations and simplify complex route-planning tasks, enabling customers to plan and dispatch flights more efficiently.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains, and supports ground-based performance software applications, including Performance Engineers Tool (PET), Airplane Performance Monitoring Program (APM), Standard Takeoff Analysis Software (STAS), Landing Analysis Program (LAND), Inflight Performance Program (INFLT), and Terminal Area Analysis Performance Program (BCM), to support analysis and planning across all phases of flight

• Translates customer requests and engineering data into clear, testable requirements for airplane performance software

• Develops and executes comprehensive test plans to verify and validate that software requirements and design specifications are met, ensuring code accuracy, completeness, and conformity with engineering standards

• Provides Flight Operations service engineering support to airline customers, addressing inquiries related to performance software, operational dispatch, and flight-planning data

• Champions continuous improvement of technologies, tools, and processes to increase technical readiness, reduce cycle time, and lower costs

• Assists in training colleagues on work processes and deliverables to build team capability and ensure consistent quality

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Seal Beach, California. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

• 2+ years of experience in Engineering

• 1+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience developing software using Java SWT

• Experience with designing, developing, and executing software testing and verification 

• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and airplane performance

• Solid foundation in software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, and Agile development methodologies

• Experience with build systems and CI/CD pipelines

• Familiarity with artifact repositories and source control tools and processes

• Experience developing engineering and scientific applications in Fortran

• Experience programming in Python

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Associate (level 2) : $104,400 – $127,600

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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