Mission Systems Lead Software Architect

Boeing is looking for Mission Systems Lead Software Architect in Saint Louis, MO.
This local job opportunity with ID 3646211714 is live since 2026-04-22 01:56:01.

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

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start)

3+ years of experience in software architecture and design of embedded software systems

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): Lead / Level 5 : 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 and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience

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

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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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. Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 02, 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. xmvmafu 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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