E-7 Senior Software Architect

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an E-7 Senior Software Architect to join our dynamic team supporting USAF mission systems in Tukwila, WA. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years’ experience in software architecture development and verification
10+ years’ experience with coding
10+ years’ experience with Software Development Processes
5+ years' experience with Open Missions Systems
5+ years’ experience with mission systems architecture
Proficient in Agile methodology and Implementing DevOps pipeline – Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)
Experience providing technical leadership for an engineering team
Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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 20+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 24+ years of directly related work experience OR 28+ years of related, relevant experience
Prior work on DoD/USAF software programs or related avionics/mission systems
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with Agile Mission Suite (AMS) Government Reference Architecture (GRA)
Experience with Communications systems (Comms)
Experience with certification processes and safety/security standards applicable to defense systems
Experience leading design reviews, supporting verification & test activities, and driving issue resolution
Ability to advise and assist the Chief Software Architect on the software development lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) and on activities/products of DevSecOps Architect (including software factory) and supporting architects (Process, Content, Framework)

Responsibilities

Translates system-level requirements and models into software requirements with traceability to design, code, and test artifacts
Conducts system-level analyses to identify and mitigate risks, issues, and opportunities across the software lifecycle
Performs and leads code reviews to ensure adherence to requirements and standards
Oversees and validates software verification and test activities; manages resolution of software issues
Develops user documentation and training materials for software products and features
Tracks and evaluates team and supplier performance; ensures alignment with project plans and industry standards
Introduces and applies emerging technologies, tools, and best practices relevant to software development
Performs software project management and supplier management tasks as required
Collaborates across engineering, systems, and programmatic stakeholders to ensure operational and certification needs are met
Develops software architecture in accordance with prioritized constraints to meet weapon system objectives
Decomposes logical systems architecture into software components and maintains traceability from system-level requirements to software requirements, design, code, and test artifacts
Defines, oversees, and approves software requirements, functions, components, functional allocation, and interface definitions