Digital Software Engineering Architect

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

3d • $198,050 - $267,950 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Digital Software Engineering Architect to support a proprietary Air Dominance program within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in Berkeley, Missouri. The architect will oversee a team of 60 DevSecOps and Digital Software Engineers working across a range of tools, languages, platforms, and requirements. Working alongside chief engineers, the architect will drive architectural decisions, work scope, planning, and execution across DevSecOps teams. This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance and a bachelor's degree. Boeing states a summary pay range of $198,050–$267,950 and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. The role is not contingent upon program award. Applicants must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. The position requires a U.S. Person for export-control compliance, and the employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 9 years of programming experience in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada.
• At least 6 years of experience leading an Agile team using Agile methodologies.
• At least 6 years of experience working with DevSecOps technologies such as Kubernetes, cloud services, GitLab, or Terraform.
• Experience managing or leading a team, formally or informally, and providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience, or 22+ years of related, relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a multitasking environment while supporting multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience in defense or aerospace.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of networking principles.
• Knowledge of required levels of rigor for safety-critical software.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and enforce software engineering standards, including coding conventions, branching strategies, code review practices, testing requirements, and definition of done.
• Work with chief engineers to drive architectural decisions across DevSecOps teams.
• Translate digital engineering requirements and architectural decisions into executable team-level initiatives.
• Facilitate planning and execution of software engineering efforts across 60 DevSecOps software engineers.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for requirements clarification between chief engineers, IPT leads, and the DevSecOps team.
• Design and lead rollout plans for new tools, frameworks, platforms, and engineering practices across the team.
• Evaluate engineering processes and identify improvements to reduce friction, rework, and delivery risk.
• Mentor mid-level engineers to accelerate their growth and reduce dependence.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior