Associate Software Engineer - Phantom Works UK

at  Boeing

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INTRODUCTION

Phantom Works is the Defence technology development division of The Boeing Company. We operate with agility and speed, creating new capability through modelling, simulation and prototyping. We work on exciting fast-paced projects and are responsible for delivering next generation Defence prototypes of future Boeing products and services.
Boeing Phantom Works Global is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team in Fleet, UK.
You will work within an interdisciplinary group of Software Engineers, Systems Engineers and Military Operations Analysts to support the modelling and simulation of advanced future concepts and development of next-generation autonomous platforms. This will range from early concept definition through to developing final software solutions and products, working closely with analysts and a range of Defence and Government customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

We are looking for people across a wide range of career backgrounds who are looking for a new challenge and willing to try something different.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similarly related degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming and design experience in Object Oriented languages, ideally C++
• Experience in participating in software development cycles using agile methodologies with DevOps processes and toolchains, such as git and Atlassian suite, or equivalent
• Experience using both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience in developing with other programming languages (e.g. Python, C#, Go, R)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Nominal proficiency in JavaScript, with knowledge of modern front-end technologies and frameworks (e.g. VueJS, Angular, React, JQuery, etc)

• Interpret mathematical and physics-based engineering concepts and implement as software models and algorithms in proprietary simulation environments.
• Ensure quality and configuration management for prototypes and products you deliver.
• Work effectively face-to-face within an agile development team and as part of wider multi-disciplinary team, flexing your involvement beyond your familiar areas of expertise.
• Plan, prioritise and account for your time. Anticipate issues which might affect delivery progress and proactively address these, providing input into project and sprint planning sessions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of our business, customer organisations and supply partners. Occasional UK and overseas travel may be required.
• Share and clearly articulate complex software concepts with peers and non-engineering colleagues, such that others can easily understand, build and evolve your ideas collaboratively. Write project documentation to a high standard in English. Produce and confidently deliver impactful presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Drive your career development proactively as part of a supportive review and feedback process. Identify and undertake learning and development opportunities and actively manage your professional development plan, with support from our mentor community.
• Contribute to team strategy discussions, taking a shared responsibility for the team’s growth, capability development, and success. Help to continually improve our team’s processes and enhancements to our toolsets.