Simulation Development Engineer

Job Description

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An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence UK as a Simulation Engineer based at Frimley, Hampshire**.**

Background:

The capability, known as Gladiator, was announced by the Minister for Defence Procurement in May 2019. Since then, work has ramped up on this innovative programme and the military are looking at how it could meet the synthetic training needs of various platforms.

Gladiator is provided by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) and operated on an MOD network. The system allows multiple aircrew to experience the same battlefield environment and threats simultaneously. It will enable pilots to exercise capabilities, tactics and procedures that would be impossible in the live environment due to airspace, aircraft availability, or security constraints. Through incremental acquisition, Gladiator will evolve allowing the UK to undertake synthetic training for air, land and maritime forces, all on a secure network and safe in the knowledge that the training cannot be observed by adversaries.

About the role

We are looking for a Simulation Engineer to join our team to develop simulation capabilities for the RAF’s Gladiator programme. The role will be support BDUK current commitments to the Gladiator programme and future opportunities in the land, maritime and international domains.  You will work as part of a customer-focused engineering team to maintain and develop Boeing’s collective training team, developing content and upgrades for the RAF’s Gladiator programme at RAF Waddington and future BDUK opportunities based on the Gladiator system. You will be integrated into a supportive and dynamic customer focused environment and encouraged to achieve your potential. Your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and with an ethical team culture and strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety and first time quality.

Responsibilities:

• Gathering requirements for system changes, estimating software tasks and implementing changes into the Gladiator system.
• Development of new simulation content including behavioural modelling, simulation scripting, terrains and environment modelling

Desirable experience in any of the following domains would be an advantage:

• Simulation protocols such as DIS & HLA;
• Simulations tools such as Computer Generated Forces (CGFs ideally using the MAK VR-Forces toolset), radio comms simulation, After-Action Review systems, image generators, etc.;
• Simulation integration using the aforementioned protocols and systems to provide a single integrated system for a military customer;
• 3D content creation for terrains and/or visual models;
• Development in scripting languages such as Lua / PowerShell / Python;
• Experience in developing and applying continuous improvement to process and productivity;
• Agile development using the Atlassian Suite of Tools.

You will be a passionate and collaborative engineer eager to work in an agile and diverse engineering capability with a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific field.

As an engineer working for the Boeing Company, you will ideally be able to demonstrate the following behaviours and values:

• Mission-orientated approach and familiarity with modern software development paradigms and processes
• Innovative mindset and ambition with a focus on customers, quality and our people
• A "drive to action" approach with the ability to be resilient and flexible
• Working collaboratively with other engineers, specialists and functional support team-members to achieve a sustainable outcome
• In addition, you will be working on a military airbase and subject to security procedures in accordance with the UK Government’s policies for civilians working in MOD facilities

The successful candidate must be willing and eligible to undergo SC clearance.

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Important information regarding this requisition: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE

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.