Solutions Architect

Moog; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Medical insurance

Job summary

Moog seeks a Solution Architect to lead design and delivery of scalable, secure technology solutions for aerospace and defense capabilities. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and IT to architect solutions spanning PLM, ERP, cloud, and API ecosystems.

With 8+ years in architecture and experience in regulated industries, you will drive secure enterprise architectures, DevSecOps enablement, and architecture governance within a dynamic team at Moog.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or senior technical leadership roles.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Define target solution architectures across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data layers.
• Design scalable and secure cloud/hybrid solutions (AWS/Azure/GovCloud).
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and digital thread strategy.
• Incorporate zero-trust principles and secure-by-design methodologies.
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Define integration patterns (event-driven, API-led, batch, streaming).
• Architect data flows across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems.

Skills

Solution architecture

Regulated industries

Zero-trust security

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

TOGAF/Zachman

Distributed systems

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP

Oracle

AWS

Azure

GovCloud

eQube

MuleSoft

Informatica

Kafka

Talend

Terraform

ARM

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title :

Solutions Architect

Reporting To:

Director of Enterprise Architecture

Work Schedule:

Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local - Buffalo, NY

Moog's Corporate Group is looking for a Solution Architect to join our Technology Team!

Solution Architect will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions that enable advanced aerospace and defense capabilities. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT teams to architect solutions supporting:

• Digital Thread & Model-Based Engineering (MBE)
• PLM / CAD / MES/ ERP ecosystems
• Secure cloud and hybrid environments
• AI Enabled enterprise architecture
• Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Enterprise Integration & API Ecosystems

You will combine deep technical expertise, systems thinking, regulatory awareness, and strong business acumen to deliver architectures that are resilient, compliant, and aligned to strategic outcomes.

To qualify for the Solution Architect role, here is what we would expect you to bring to Moog...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or senior technical leadership roles
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries

Hands-on experience with:

• PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter)
• ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
• Integration platforms (eQube, MuleSoft, Informatica, Kafka, Talend, etc.)
• Experience designing distributed systems and secure enterprise architectures
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CMMC)
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
• Systems architecture and enterprise integration patterns
• DevSecOps enablement
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM)
• CI/CD pipelines in regulated environments

As the Solution Architect, you will...

• Define target solution architectures across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data layers
• Design scalable and secure cloud/hybrid solutions (AWS/Azure/GovCloud environments)
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and digital thread strategy
• Incorporate zero-trust principles and secure-by-design methodologies
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Define integration patterns (event-driven, API-led, batch, streaming)
• Architect data flows across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems
• Enable traceability from requirements → design → production → service
• Support product lifecycle data continuity and configuration management
• Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB)
• Develop solution design documentation and architecture decision records
• Assess vendor solutions for scalability, interoperability, and TCO
• Provide technical oversight through implementation
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Program Managers, and Engineering leaders
• Translate business capability needs into architectural solutions
• Influence roadmap planning with technology strategy insights
• Proactively identify and mitigate technology risks across systems, platforms, and infrastructure.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $150,000.00-$180,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate