Lead system-of-systems architecture, requirements, and interface definition for next-generation mission systems. Provide technical leadership, conduct engineering reviews, collaborate with customers/stakeholders, and ensure Open Mission Systems compliance and cross-program reuse. Support analyses, sensor management, and multi-level security architecture in an agile environment.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.
The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Architect (System Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces) to join the P-8A Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) Special Projects Dallas (SPD) team located in Richardson, TX.
The AAS SPD program develops complex, highly integrated, advanced systems, enabling future growth for Boeing and our customers. The selected candidate will serve as a technical leader on a team developing next generation Mission Systems architectures, requirements, interface, & behaviors utilizing Open Architectures.
This ideal candidate will have experience conducting engineering reviews, owning system architecture structure and design, and sensor management while operating in a cross-functional agile environment. Experience in Mission Systems, Radar, Fusion, and defining multi-level security architecture is preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a technical leadership role in a complex environment.
This position will be 100% onsite in Richardson, TX.
This position requires an active U.S. Top Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required (less than 15%)
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.
Pay & 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.
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
$210,800- $285,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 28, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.
The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Architect (System Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces) to join the P-8A Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) Special Projects Dallas (SPD) team located in Richardson, TX.
The AAS SPD program develops complex, highly integrated, advanced systems, enabling future growth for Boeing and our customers. The selected candidate will serve as a technical leader on a team developing next generation Mission Systems architectures, requirements, interface, & behaviors utilizing Open Architectures.
This ideal candidate will have experience conducting engineering reviews, owning system architecture structure and design, and sensor management while operating in a cross-functional agile environment. Experience in Mission Systems, Radar, Fusion, and defining multi-level security architecture is preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a technical leadership role in a complex environment.
This position will be 100% onsite in Richardson, TX.
This position requires an active U.S. Top Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
- An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
- Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements may be required for these positions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
- Leads others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
- Develop solutions that meet Open Mission Systems Architecture requirements
- Collaborate with customers to ensure needs, requirements, and commitments are being met
- Present to both internal and external stakeholders with requisite level of detail for the audience
- Support analyses to ensure it is driving toward improving needed architecture or requirements definition
- Support cross-Boeing program mission systems interchanges for maximum leverage and re-use
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- 10+ yrs experience in development of Mission Systems
- 10+ yrs of experience in technical leadership of engineers
- 10+ experience in defining system architectures.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in avionics, Open Architecture, and/or electronics systems development.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required (less than 15%)
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.
Pay & 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.
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
$210,800- $285,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 28, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Boeing Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606-1596
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