Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Mid-Level or Lead)

Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Mid-Level or Lead)

Company:
The Boeing Company

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Advanced Production and Automation is seeking a Manufacturing Systems and Simulation MP&P Engineer - Modeling and Simulation Engineer for the Production System Modeling, Simulation & Analysis team in various locations. This position will be based in Seattle, WA and other Washington state locations.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including mid-level and lead Modeling and Simulation Engineers.

The chosen candidate will support the Production System Modeling, Simulation & Analysis team. We are an engineering team which is responsible for creating and implementing technical solutions that drive innovation into the aircraft production process. This team begins with ideas and concepts and delivers implementable hardware/software/industrial robotics solutions that support multiple programs across Boeing's platforms. We also lead non-program specific research and development efforts for our government customers in alignment with External Technical Associations.

The chosen candidate will be motivated, self-driven and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will work in a team environment to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. The candidate will support various projects, including research, test, development, and implementation for the Production System Modeling, Simulation & Analysis team. Some of the work we perform may take us to locations outside of our work location. Therefore, there will be times when business travel is required.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and design for software systems, automated hardware systems, and industrial robotics
• Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system
• Perform engineer activities including development, integration, and testing of automated hardware systems
• Influence, innovate and continuously improve the engineering processes as well as the quality, safety and reliability of our products and services
• Collaborate proactively with customers, stakeholders, and peers to understand operational and performance expectations
• Support agile project management, project estimation, and planning
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn and work with new technologies
• Cultivate a positive team culture

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 3+ years of industry experience in aerospace or large-scale manufacturing
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript preferred) for tasks like data wrangling, API testing, or automation

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects in complex organizations; proficiency with project planning, tracking tools, and risk management.
• Ability to translate user needs into requirements, manage roadmaps, and balance competing priorities between technical depth and delivery.
• Understanding of discrete manufacturing processes, factory operations, or industrial automation; familiarity with MES, PLM, or UNS/IIoT concepts a strong plus.
• Familiarity with shop-floor realities: variability, data latency, edge deployment, and system interoperability challenges.
• Comfortable working with modern software stacks (e.g., APIs, data platforms, cloud services, message brokers like MQTT); able to partner effectively with developers and data scientists.
• Ability to translate user needs into requirements, manage roadmaps, and balance competing priorities between technical depth and delivery.
• Experience with digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or smart factory initiatives.
• Experience with real-time monitoring and visualization tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Pi Vision).
• Experience with Git/GitHub (branching, pull requests, issue tracking).
• Experience working in environments where software is delivered iteratively.
• Familiarity with connecting applications via APIs, middleware, or message brokers; understanding of concepts like schema management, namespaces, and interoperability.
• Produce clear, reusable technical documentation
• Experience with cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

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.

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits

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 Mid-Level: $107,100 - $144,900

Summary pay range for Senior: $129,200 - $174,800

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:
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.

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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