E-7 Senior Software Architect
Company:
The Boeing Company
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. **
**Position 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
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).
**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): **
- 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
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 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)
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
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_. _
CodeVue Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
**Union: **
This is a union-represented position.
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.
**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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: USD $223,550 – $302,450
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.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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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