Senior Systems Architect & Engineering Lead

Boeing; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Herndon, VA seeks an experienced engineering leader to guide a multi-disciplinary team across software, hardware, verification and product management, delivering system architecture and conformance to program objectives.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, 9+ years in engineering or IT architecture, and a proven ability to drive requirements, reviews and collaborative delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Full Scope polygraph.
• 9+ years of related engineering, software or systems experience.
• 7+ years in software development or information systems architecture design and operations.
• Experience with requirements management best practices and traceability.
• Experience with system integration testing and V&V processes.
• Knowledge of engineering boards and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, including internal/external resources and customers.
• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development and business requirements.
• Collaborates with program engineers and business development to identify new concepts expanding product lines.
• Identifies performance metrics and ensures WBS/PBS, schedule and resource loading.
• Develops and communicates responsibility, authority and accountability (RAA).
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural coherence and timely delivery.
• Presents outcomes and corrective action initiatives to Boeing management.
• Create and maintain interface control documents (ICDs).
• Develops system architecture artifacts aligned with objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Elicit and manage system-level requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Engineering leadership

SOW development

Cross-functional collaboration

RAA definition

Requirements management

Architecture coherence

Verification & Validation

Performance metrics

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

Boeing in Herndon, VA seeks an experienced engineering leader to guide a multi-disciplinary team across software, hardware, verification and product management, delivering system architecture and conformance to program objectives.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, 9+ years in engineering or IT architecture, and a proven ability to drive requirements, reviews and collaborative delivery in a fast-paced environment.