Chief Architect (System Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces)

The Boeing Company; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 210,800 - 285,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid/unpaid leave programs

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Chief Architect in Richardson, TX, to lead the design, development, and verification of complex system solutions.

With at least 10 years of experience in Mission Systems development and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, the successful candidate will manage interdisciplinary teams while ensuring requirements and commitments are met. A competitive salary, relocation assistance, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in development of Mission Systems.
• Experience in technical leadership of engineers.
• Experience in defining system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, development, and verification of systems.
• Evaluate customer needs to define performance requirements.
• Develop solutions for Open Mission Systems Architecture.

Skills

Technical leadership

System architecture definition

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or non-U.S. equivalent

Job description

Position

Chief Architect (System Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces) – P‑8A Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) Special Projects Dallas (SPD) – Richardson, TX, 100% onsite.

Location & Clearance

• Richardson, TX – 100% onsite.
• Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance required (U.S. citizenship).

Position Responsibilities

• Apply interdisciplinary approach to lead activities that plan, design, develop, and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
• Lead others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Develop solutions that meet Open Mission Systems Architecture requirements.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure needs, requirements, and commitments are met.
• Present to internal and external stakeholders with appropriate detail.
• Support analyses to improve architecture or requirements definition.
• Support cross‑Boeing mission systems interchanges for maximum leverage and reuse.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non‑U.S. equivalent directly related to the work.
• 10+ years of experience in development of Mission Systems.
• 10+ years of experience in technical leadership of engineers.
• 10+ years of experience in defining system architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in avionics, Open Architecture, and/or electronic systems development.

Travel

Occasional (less than 15%) travel may be required.

Relocation

Relocation assistance offered based on eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to drug testing as per policy.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, paid/unpaid leave programs, etc. Pay range: $210,800–$285,200.

Export Control

Position requires U.S. Person status; U.S. export control compliance applies.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor visas.

Shift

1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until Jun. 19, 2026.