Senior Software Architect

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

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Software Architect in Herndon, VA to lead software modernization, design, and integration efforts within the Intelligence Systems Mission Systems team. The role requires guiding architecture, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with government and internal stakeholders on complex subsystems and software products.

Candidates should have 10+ years in software design with Python/C/C++/Java, 5+ years in Linux/RTOS, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 10+ years designing and developing software with Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java.
• 5+ years developing Linux and/or RTOS software.
• 5+ years leading software teams/projects.
• 5+ years shaping software architecture and interfaces.
• 1+ years with TCP/UDP networks.

Responsibilities

• Present and communicate software architecture decisions with stakeholders.
• Develop architectural approaches and detailed specifications for subsystems.
• Ensure plans align with program expectations and manage risks.
• Review designs and code for conformance to architecture vision.
• Own software deliveries and milestones with quality focus.
• Coach junior engineers on best practices.

Skills

Python/C++/Java

Linux/RTOS

Team leadership

System architecture

TCP/UDP networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

JIRA

Jenkins

Artifactory

Job description

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Architect to support our Intelligence Systems Mission Systems team in Herndon, VA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The selected candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and integration activities for a software modernization effort. The ideal candidate will lead project teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks effectively, and collaborate with the engineering organization to establish technology roadmaps, adhere to best practices, and foster innovation.

In this role, you will engage with internal Integrated Product Teams, government personnel, program managers, and external stakeholders to design software architecture and implement coding solutions in compliance with Boeing standards and program requirements. Additionally, you will provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to software employees supporting the program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with Program Manager, Chief Engineer, customer, sponsor and other stakeholder technical leads to present and communicate software architecture decisions
• Performs analysis of customer and system requirements and development of architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various subsystems and software products
• Ensures software plans and scheduling align with program expectations and submit risks within the program risk management system for potential impacts and mitigation
• Reviews software designs and code implementations from team members for conformance to program requirements and architecture vision
• Be accountable for software product deliveries and milestones ensuring quality in all steps of the process
• Coaches’ junior engineers on Boeing software development best practices
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for improved efficiencies and/or technical improvements to the product
• Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and quality conformance of the software end items
• Ability to take projects from beginning to end with little direct supervision
• Teamwork and coordination skills with ability to create clarity from ambiguity

Security Clearance:

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher
• 10+ years’ experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java
• 5+ years’ experience in developing Linux and/or Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) software
• 5+ years’ experience leading software teams and/or projects
• 5+ years’ experience with domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches
• 1+ years’ experience with network architectures and software applications that communicate through TCP/UDP based networks

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 continuous software upgrades and technology refreshes as components reach EOL (End-of-Life)
• Experience with the ROS2 middleware framework
• Experience with continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) practices
• Experience with Docker container technology and Kubernetes Container Service (KCS)
• Experience using DevOps tool chain and team collaboration tools including GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins and/or Artifactory etc.
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle

Conflict of Interest:

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

Work Location:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

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.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

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: USD $211,650 - $286,350

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

1) Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

2) Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 15, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.