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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Simulation - **Company:** Jobtailor - **Location:** UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, DevOps, Lua (Scripting Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815163632-software-engineer--simulation ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. * Ability to obtain security clearance. * Proficiency in C++, Lua Scripting or one of the similar programming languages. * Familiarity with Physics based Modelling and Simulation system Engineering principals. * Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, BitBucket etc.). * Knowledge of Agile development methodologies. * Familiarity with DevOps, Automation and CICD concepts. * Understanding of testing frameworks and unit testing practices. * Experience working as a Software Simulation Engineer or a similar role. * Experience across Software Development Lifecycle and Software standards such as ISO9001. * Understanding of the distributed interoperability simulation protocols used within defence collective training (e.g., DIS and HLA). * Understanding and experience of the COTS simulation and training environment development, execution, verification, validation and deployments. * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design principles., Demonstrates expertise in simulation modeling, software development lifecycle, and system engineering principles, with a strong foundation in C++ and Lua scripting. Capable of collaborating with stakeholders to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with industry standards. ## Description Responsibilities * Support Defence and Security domains at Boeing locations and Customer sites across the UK, including Autonomous Systems, Training and Simulation, Cyber, Space, Intelligence and Security. * Support the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms and frameworks to enhance test performance, safety, and durability of software and hardware systems throughout the entire product lifecycle. * Support partnership with stakeholders to review and identify simulation requirements and dynamics of the systems being simulated. * Support designing, modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to assess and optimize overall system performance and capabilities. Requirements * Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. * Ability to obtain security clearance. * Proficiency in C++, Lua Scripting or one of the similar programming languages. * Familiarity with Physics based Modelling and Simulation system Engineering principals. * Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, BitBucket etc.). * Knowledge of Agile development methodologies. * Familiarity with DevOps, Automation and CICD concepts. * Understanding of testing frameworks and unit testing practices. * Experience working as a Software Simulation Engineer or a similar role. * Experience across Software Development Lifecycle and Software standards such as ISO9001. * Understanding of the distributed interoperability simulation protocols used within defence collective training (e.g., DIS and HLA). * Understanding and experience of the COTS simulation and training environment development, execution, verification, validation and deployments. * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design principles. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in simulation modeling, software development lifecycle, and system engineering principles, with a strong foundation in C++ and Lua scripting. 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