Senior Sapphire Systems Architecture & Definition Engineer

Boeing • Huntsville, AL

1d • $143,650 - $224,250 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Senior Systems Architecture & Definition Engineer to join the Sapphire program. The role is located at the following locations: Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Renton, WA; Auburn, WA; Bellevue, WA; Huntington Beach, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; Mesa, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK; Huntsville, AL; Plano, TX; San Antonio, TX; Arlington, VA; Ridley Park, PA; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO BDS Sapphire is the common core system for engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance subsystems that supports the BDS mission delivering a highly capable solution comprised of three core bedrocks to include Production Data Management (PDM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role will report to the Sapphire Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) leader and will lead the architecture effort for Sapphire with the IDT&S Chief Architect. As system engineers we apply common products, processes, and tools across subsystems in pursuit of programmatic objectives. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates. As a Boeing employee, you’ll be part of a winning team that does great things every day. If you are passionate about Systems Architecture and want to be part of a dynamic team working on the Sapphire program, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Architecture definition and design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly).
• Experience with PLM/MES/ERP integrations, middleware, ICDs, and digital thread concepts strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with SEIT and Application Lifecycle Management toolchains (requirements management, architecture development, interface definition, automated testing, traceability tools).
• Strong analytical, risk management, and process measurement skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to present technical results and readiness recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating with IT security (IDT&S) and applying security/compliance constraints into architecture definition.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in software complex system design, development or test
• Working with customers, program office, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Prior experience on aerospace, defense, or large-scale integrated system programs; direct experience with MES, PDM, ERP integrations or the Sapphire architecture is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with certification/regulatory processes relevant to the domain (e.g., DoD standards).
• Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ADO, etc.).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively across subsystems within the Sapphire program and with IPTs for development and delivery to apply common products, processes, and tools to plan, design, develop, and verify complex software applications systems
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Performs various analyses to optimize the total system of systems and/or system architecture
• Responsible for identifying unassigned scope and ensuring it gets properly distributed
• Participates in the identification and resolution of cross-functional and cross-IPT technical issues
• Participate or lead system and subsystem level trades, including technical, cost, schedule aspects
• May lead SEIT level duties such as Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) Board or Technical Review Board (TRB)
• Ensures compliance by integrating the SEIT statement of work (SOW) and technical specification into the IPT workflow
• Participates in the creation of the requirements and model-based system engineering infrastructures and leads efforts to allocate and derive performance and functional requirements trace their flow down to lower levels
• Forecasts and tracks requirements compliance activities to verify compliance and satisfy architecture development and delivery
• Participate in the planning and execution of Sapphire system engineering events (e.g., System Requirement Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews and Critical Design Reviews, development and production cycle developmental gates) and applies Boeing command media to ensure they satisfy all entrance/exit criteria.
• Represents Sapphire program’s system engineering in events led by other IPTs (e.g., Test and Production Readiness Reviews)
• Supports the program in additional roles that evolve with the program life cycle.

Benefits

• The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees