Mission Systems Survivability Architect

United StatesFull-timePosted Jul 13, 2026
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Mission Systems Survivability Architect

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company has exciting opportunity for a Mission Systems Survivability Architect to lead the definition and development of Mission System and Mission Systems Survivability Architecture solutions for Phantom Works supporting the Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) Portfolio in Seattle, WA, or Berkeley, MO.

The Mission Systems Architect will work across both software and hardware integration concepts aligned with our program growth strategies to develop survivability architectures, partner with suppliers to select and integrate mission systems components and lead future demonstrations.  The successful candidate will lead the design, integration and testing, and delivery of Phantom Works mission systems and software for technology development and maturation. The ideal candidate will offer subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: Mission Computing Architecture, Mission Systems Hardware & Software integration, Survivability Concepts and Mission Systems Certification (DAL / LOR)

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads mission systems architecture development
  • Lead mission systems growth strategy roadmap
  • Leads mission computing solution space development
  • Oversight of technology readiness level (TRL) development and maturation plans
  • Evaluates customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements
  • Lead analysis to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
  • Provides interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify lifecycle-balanced system of systems solutions
  • Resolves cross-functional technical issues
  • Supports the design and integration of open architecture Mission Systems solutions; such as, Open Mission Systems (OMS), and Open Communication Standard (OCS)
  • Collaborating with customers to ensure needs, requirements, and commitments are being met
  • Analyzes supplier performance to ensure compliance with requirements
  • Research advanced technologies for potential application to company business needs
  • Supports proposal efforts, including authoring portion of technical volume and providing estimates of required work to accomplish scope

This position is expected to be 100% onsite

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • 10+ years of mission systems experience with a focus on integration of complex mission systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years’ engineering experience with aircraft platform mission systems
  • 10+ years’ experience with developing, documenting and maintaining complex architecture, requirements, software-to-hardware interfaces, and designs for systems
  • Experience in Level of Rigor (LOR) or Design Assurance Level (DAL) certification
  • Experience developing system requirements, verification plans, functional decomposition / allocation, and interfaces.
  • Communication experience, both written and verbal, with comfort in public speaking and frequent interactions with external customers
  • Experience with avionics integration and verification
  • Experience working with multi-discipline engineering team
  • Experience working with suppliers to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
  • Experience working with USAF or other DOD customers

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • 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. 

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

$164,900-$239,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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