Mission Systems Software Chief Architect

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 178,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Mission Systems Software Chief Architect to lead software process and tooling in support of product architecture and execution flows. You will translate system requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements with clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.

The role requires active U.S. security clearance, 5+ years in full software lifecycle development, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance, SAP access ability.
• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years full life-cycle software development.
• Experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Ada, Linux.
• Experience developing/maintaining software architectures and requirements.
• Experience with Software Development Processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Mission Systems software office focusing on software process and tooling.
• Translates system requirements into software requirements and models with traceability.
• Oversees integration, testing, risk reviews and mitigation actions.
• Leads code reviews and monitors test completion and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure alignment with project plans and standards.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Python

Java

Ada

Linux

Software development

Architecture definition

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows

Linux

Agile

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.

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 seeking Mission Systems Software Chief Architect to support our proprietary Mission Systems software team in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization and compliment the Chief Software Architect role already in place on our teams.

The team is looking to hire a senior software engineer defining and integrating processes and tooling paradigms to support critical architecture development and cadence software development activities. This role will involve orchestrating these activities the various teams through all phases of the software development life-cycle from requirements decomposition, architecture definition, software development and testing to include supplier technical oversight, integration of supplier and Boeing software and hardware, and documentation.

The selected team member enjoys working collaboratively with others, has a commitment to customer satisfaction and process improvement, and is successful working in a multi-contract/multi-program environment. He/she will support the development of solutions to a wide range of complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. He/she should be adaptable to new development environments and eager to work with and learn new technologies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads the Mission Systems software office as Chief Software Engineer – focusing on software process and tooling in support of product architecture and execution flows
• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
• Reviews completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; leads integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
• Leads code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard.
• Leads monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems.
• Leads review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers in software development.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience with full life-cycle software development, modeling, simulation, testing, and/or analysis using C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Ada, and/or Linux
• 5+ years of experience developing, documenting and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
• 5+ years of experience with Software Development Processes.

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
• Experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes and procedures
• Experience leading software related projects or technical teams
• Strong verbal and written skills, teaming skills, technical skills, and integration skills
• Experience with embedded software architecture/development/design
• Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms
• Hands on experience developing on the Linux platform and Windows
• Experience with Agile software development and related processes
• Familiar with safety critical software development processes.

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: $177,650 - $240,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 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

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. 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.

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.