Lead Software Architect

The Boeing Company; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Herndon, Virginia seeks a Lead Software Architect to guide end-to-end software architecture for non-embedded systems, aligning software requirements with system and customer needs while maintaining traceability to code and tests. The role focuses on safety, security and regulatory standards within the Denali Software team of Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

Responsibilities include directing architecture, design, development, testing, and maintenance, driving technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Active Top Secret and SCI eligibility.
• 10+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, code, integration and test.
• 10+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS.
• 10+ years of experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems.
• 5+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks.
• 5+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture, design, development, testing, analysis and maintenance of non-embedded software systems.
• Translate system-level requirements into software requirements, models, architectures, interfaces and designs with traceability to code and tests.
• Oversee analyses to identify risks, issues, technology gaps and adoption of current tools and regulatory changes.
• Direct integration, enhancement, debugging, verification to ensure high-quality software and seamless system integrations.
• Establish and improve software processes, tools and KPIs to align with goals and industry benchmarks.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure designs and implementations meet customer, operational and certification objectives.

Skills

Java

C++

Angular/React.js

HTML/CSS

Cloud environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Java

C++

Angular/React

HTML/CSS

Job description

Lead Software Architect, The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Architect with experience in systems engineering and systems architecting to support the Denali Software team located in Herndon, Virginia. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) software engineering organization.

Position Responsibilities

Leading the end-to-end architecture, design, development, testing, analysis, and maintenance of software systems (non-embedded) to meet industry, customer, safety, security, and regulatory/certification standards. Partnering with stakeholders to define system requirements and translate system-level and customer requirements into software requirements, models, architectures, algorithms, interfaces, and detailed designs with clear traceability to code and test artifacts. Overseeing software system-level analyses and research activities to identify risks, issues, opportunities, and technology gaps; evaluate and drive adoption of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulatory changes. Directing integration, enhancement, optimization, debugging, and verification activities to ensure reliable, efficient, high-performance software and seamless system integrations. Establishing, monitoring, and improving software processes, tools, and key performance indicators to align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks; consult on process, domain, and system-specific issues. Managing and review the development, documentation, and maintenance of user documentation and support processes. Supporting software project management, including planning, execution, contractual compliance, and review of product and process alignment with project plans and standards. Tracking, monitoring, and evaluating internal team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance with project plans, industry standards, and contractual requirements. Providing technical leadership and guidance to ensure designs, requirements, and implementation align with customer, operational, performance, safety, and certification objectives.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

Bachelor’s Degree

Active Top Secret and SCI eligible

10+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

10+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular / React.js, HTML, and CSS languages

10+ years of experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems

5+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks

5+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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 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

Strong verbal and written skills, teaming skills, technical skills, and integration skills

Experience with embedded software architecture/development/design

Experience with Agile software development and related processes

Experience with implementation, verification, and validation processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety

Experience with software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software

Experience with software architecture and design methodologies.

Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics, and constraints

Experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes and procedures

Experience with the specification format requirements, guidelines and change control processes.

Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and product certification systems

Travel

less than 10%

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.

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/level

5: $211,650 - $286,350

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy. Boeing Participates in E – Verify. E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish). Right to Work Statement. Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish).

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.