Digital Software Engineering Architect

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 is currently seeking a Digital Software Engineering Architect to join a proprietary Air Dominance program in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

This architect will oversee a team of 60 DevSecOps and Digital Software Engineers that support a variety of tools, languages, platforms, and requirements on a proprietary program. This individual will work alongside chief engineers to drive architectural decisions, work scope, planning efforts, and execution across DevSecOps teams

Position Responsibilities:

• Define, document, and enforce software engineering standards across the team - coding conventions, branching strategies, code review practices, testing requirements, and definition of done
• Work alongside chief engineers to drive architectural decisions across DevSecOps teams
• Own the translation of digital engineering requirements and architectural decisions into executable team-level initiatives
• Facilitate the planning and execution of software engineering efforts across 60 DevSecOps software engineers
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for requirements clarification between the chief engineers, IPT leads, and the DevSecOps team
• Design and lead rollout plans for new tools, frameworks, platforms, and engineering practices across the team
• Continuously evaluate the team's engineering processes and identify high-leverage improvements to reduce friction, rework, and delivery risk
• Serve as a senior technical mentor to mid-level engineers, accelerating their growth and reducing dependence

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Bachelor's Degree
• 9+ years of experience programming in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada
• 6+ years of experience leading an Agile team using Agile methodologies
• 6+ years of experience working with DevSecOps technologies such as Kubernetes, Cloud services, GitLab, Terraform, etc.
• Experience with managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and team skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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 and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment while supporting multiple concurrent activities
• Experience in Defense/Aerospace
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge of networking principles
• Knowledge of required levels of rigor for safety-critical software

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.

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.

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: $198,050 - $267,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 10, 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)

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.