Mission Systems Lead Software Architect

Company: Boeing
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company is looking for a Mission Systems Lead Software Architect to join the Air Proprietary 2 Mission Systems team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The Mission Systems Lead Software Architect is responsible for establishing software architecture, guiding overall design, supporting its implementation, and managing/refining it during subsequent lifecycle phases. The architect will be the primary software technical point of contact for Mission Systems. This role will be responsible for all Mission Systems software across a variety of security levels, to include software developed by a variety of suppliers. This architect will help teams understand the compliance to software development, related standards, and policy enforcement based on software processes. This role will also coordinate with the Digital Engineering Environment team, Systems Engineering, Customers, and Program Leadership Position Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain the Mission Systems software architecture roadmap and vision working with the Platform Software Architect and Mission Systems Chief Architect - Ensures software teams develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems - Supports implementation of containerized software architecture across multiple types of hardware - Ensures compliance and supports policy enforcement for applicable processes, reference architectures, and industry standards - Tracks and evaluates supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to roadmaps, industry standards and contracts - Ensures development of code and integration of complex software components into a fully functional software system - Oversee software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software requirements are met - Plans, executes, and documents, software research and development projects - Tracks and evaluates supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards - Responsible for coordinating across the Mission Systems solution team, Supply Chain, the Digital Engineering Environment team, and Systems Engineering - Trains and mentor's others - Works under minimal direction Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): - Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or 22 years equivalent related experience - 3 years of experience in software architecture - 7 years' experience with C++, C#, Java, or Python - 1 years' experience leading software-related projects or technical teams - 1 years' experience with requirements, design, development, and test of software systems products Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry - Experience with embedded software architecture/development/design - Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms - Experience with distributed and containerized software architecture - Hands on experience developing on the Linux platform and Windows - Experience with Agile software development and related processes - Familiar open architecture constructs like Open Mission Systems (OMS), Open Communication Standard (OCS), utilizing the Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) - Familiar with safety critical software development - Experience with secure software development environments at various levels of security - Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance 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. CodeVue Coding Challenge: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. 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 Lead: $177,650.00 - $240,350.00. Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 17, 2026 Export Control Requirements: 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. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift 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.

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