Air Proprietary Systems Architect (Senior or Principal)

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking an Air Proprietary System Architect to join the Digital Engineering team in the St. Louis, Missouri region.
You will be joining a high-performing, cross-functional team responsible for developing a future-ready, state-of-the-art Digital Ecosystem. This position is contingent upon a future contract award.
In this role, you will lead the design and evolution of a comprehensive digital ecosystem comprising interconnected technologies, platforms (including manned and unmanned aircraft), and services. This ecosystem facilitates seamless collaboration and data exchange among customers, industry partners, and other stakeholders, enhancing mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and driving innovation.
You will architect solutions to implement the program's data management strategy, enabling advanced data analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and streamlined collaboration. Your responsibilities include integrating high-performance computing resources, networking infrastructure, and Service Desk operations. You will translate customer requirements into optimal, balanced solutions that consider technical feasibility, schedule, and cost constraints.
Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with executive and senior leadership, program and enterprise architects, technical experts, and customers to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Senior and Principal Level System Architect Engineers.
Position Responsibilities

• Design and support the development and execution of the Digital Ecosystem
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to architect, design and implement complex systems
• Lead architecture design and execution for application and data integration using model-based systems engineering methodologies
• Assist in identifying technology roadmaps, as-is and to-be assessments, and gap analysis to mature the ecosystem to support program execution and mission effectiveness
• Lead automation and configuration management of cross-functional workflows and processes
• Oversee the design, implementation and operations of scalable data infrastructure, to include data curation, storage, management, integration, and analysis
• Support network architecture and design to include supplier integration, extranet design, and implementation

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)clearance
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Level 5: 14+ years of working experience with a Bachelor's OR 12+ years with a Masters OR 9+ years with a PhD
• Level 6: 20+ years of working experience with a Bachelor's OR 18+ years with a Masters OR 14+ years with a PhD
• This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering "V" and all phases of its lifecycle.
• Knowledge of or experience with Siemens Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and systems integration between Teamcenter and Enterprise Resource Planning and Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Demonstrated strong foundational expertise in Information Technologies with subject matter expertise in at least two of the following areas:
  • Data Center designs and solutions, including on-premises and co-location solutions
  • Server/storage/networking / client virtualization solutions
  • Application development and lifecycle management
  • Software as a service
  • Cloud technologies including external public and private cloud solutions as well as on-premises solutions
  • Information and Cyber Security
  • Data science, analytics, AI/ML
• Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture / MSOSA
• Experience in hardware / software integration
• Experience with collaboration, agile planning, and DevSecOps tools (Jira, Confluence, Gitlab)

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 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.
Employee Referral
Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.
Contingent Upon Award
This position is contingent upon award.
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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range Level 5: $164,050 - $223,100
Summary pay range Level 6: $197,200 - $266,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 27, 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. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.