Air Proprietary Lead Systems Architect

Air Proprietary Lead Systems Architect at BOEING summary:

The Air Proprietary Lead Systems Architect at Boeing leads the design, development, integration, and certification of a cutting-edge digital ecosystem for defense aviation systems. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, overseeing technical performance, and ensuring operational readiness through model-based systems engineering practices. The position requires extensive experience in systems architecture, digital engineering, and leadership within a secure, contract-driven environment.

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.

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated and talented Air Proprietary Lead Systems Architect (Level 4) to join the Digital Ecosystem team in the St. Louis, Missouri region.

You will be joining a high-performing, cross-functional team responsible for developing a future-ready, state-of-the-art Digital Ecosystem. This position is contingent upon a future contract award.

As the System Architect, you own the overall technical baseline and system design of the next generation Digital Ecosystem. This future digital engineering ecosystem consists of interconnected technologies, platforms (such as manned and/or unmanned aircraft), and services that work together to enable collaboration and data exchanges among various participants, including customer and industry. This interconnectedness enhances customer mission readiness and effectiveness and drives innovation.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead system refinement, development, integration, testing, and fielding of a digital ecosystem using System Engineering tools such as CAMEO, Jira/Confluence, Gitlab.
• Lead certification and accreditation of a digital ecosystem to ensure operational availability
• Execute Technical Performance Measures plan for the digital ecosystem
• Lead IPT execution and maintain performance metrics
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams across the program to understand their engineering needs

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)clearance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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
• 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 3+ years’ experience leading and developing cross functional teams and collaborating across engineering disciplines
• 3+ years of proven ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers (both government and commercial
• 3+ years of experience with and/or functional understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering in at least one modeling language (SySML, UML, and/or DODAF).
• 3+ years of experience in Digital Engineering and Model Based Engineering (MBE)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in applying engineering processes and principles
• Experience/domain knowledge of system architecture, requirements, interface definition, verification, and validation
• Experience with systems development and integration
• Experience with integration with Enterprise and Customer systems
• Experience with obtaining and maintaining IATT, ATO, ATC, etc.
• Experience with Earned value management
• Experience with Model Based Engineering / Model Based Systems Engineering
• Coursework or Work-related programming experience with any of the following tools: CAMEO, Jira/Confluence, Gitlab

Typical Education & Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

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.

Contingent Upon Award

This position is contingent upon award.

Total Rewards

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: $119,850 – $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 18, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active). This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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.

Keywords:

systems architecture, digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, systems integration, technical performance, digital ecosystem, defense aviation, cross-functional leadership, system certification, enterprise systems