Senior Principal Cellular and Wi-Fi Network Architect

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

About The Position

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Principal Cellular and Wi-Fi Network Architect to join the Boeing Information Technology (IT) Network Infrastructure Services team in Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; Berkeley, MO; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; El Segundo, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Plano, TX; Ridley Park, PA; Miami, FL; or Seal Beach, CA. This individual will envision, design, and lead the evolution of our global cellular and Wi‑Fi architecture across enterprise, campus, manufacturing, office, and remote environments. This role is responsible for defining the long‑term architectural strategy while ensuring operational excellence, scalability, security, and performance at Boeing with 10s of thousands of devices. The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience in cellular operations and design, combined with the ability to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑driven capabilities into how cellular networks are architected, operated, optimized, and maintained. This architect will serve as a technical authority and mentor, shaping standards, guiding implementation teams, and developing the next generation of cellular and Wi‑Fi architects.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with enterprise cellular & Wi-Fi networking, with significant responsibility for architecture and design at scale
10+ years of experience mentoring others
Experience working with cellular & Wi-Fi operations, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and production support
Experience working with Wi‑Fi standards, Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals, propagation modeling, and large‑scale deployment methodologies
Experience with network design, architecture, protocols, security, and/or operations for effective network management and implementation
Experience in data analytics
Experience working with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in global, highly regulated, or mission‑critical environments
Experience translating complex technical concepts into clear architectural guidance for executive and technical audiences
Experience continuously learning, innovating, and building high‑performing technical communities

Responsibilities

Define and own the global wireless, such as private 5G, and other cellular technologies, and Wi‑Fi architecture vision, roadmap, and reference designs aligned with business, security, and digital transformation goals
Establish enterprise standards for Wi‑Fi, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and emerging cellular technologies
Evaluate and incorporate next‑generation wireless innovations, ensuring solutions are future-ready, resilient, and globally scalable
Lead architecture and design for high‑density, mission‑critical, and geographically distributed wireless environments
Ensure architectures are grounded in real‑world operational experience, balancing theoretical design with proven deployability and maintainability
Drive consistent Radio Frequency (RF) design methodologies, site survey practices, validation processes, and lifecycle management across regions
Partner with operations teams to ensure architectural decisions improve reliability, resiliency, performance, and mean‑time‑to-resolution
Integrate AI and machine learning into wireless architecture for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, capacity planning, self‑healing, and automated optimization
Define how telemetry, RF data, and operational insights are leveraged to enable intelligent, adaptive wireless networks
Partner with data, platform, and automation teams to embed AI into day‑to-day wireless operations and decision‑making
Act as a subject‑matter expert in RF propagation, interference analysis, spectrum management, and performance optimization
Establish performance baselines, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and proactive monitoring strategies to ensure exceptional user experience
Lead root‑cause analysis for complex wireless performance issues and influence long-term architectural improvements
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior technology leadership on wireless strategy, risk, and investment decisions
Mentor and develop wireless engineers and architects through coaching, design reviews, and technical communities of practice
Influence vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders through thought leadership, technical rigor, and clear communication

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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $197,200 – $285,200
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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