Solutions Architect

Job Title: Solutions Architect Reporting To: Director of Enterprise Architecture Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Moog’s Corporate Group is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Information Technology Team! As the Solutions Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions that enable advanced aerospace and defense capabilities. Responsibilities Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT teams to architect solutions supporting Digital Thread & MBE PLM / CAD / MES/ ERP ecosystems Lead design and delivery of secure cloud and hybrid environments, AI-enabled enterprise architecture, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, and enterprise integration & API ecosystems Define target solution architectures across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data layers Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and digital thread strategy Incorporate zero‑trust principles and secure‑by‑design methodologies Conduct architecture risk assessments and mitigation planning Define integration patterns (event‑driven, API‑led, batch, streaming) Architect data flows across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems Enable traceability from requirements to design to production to service Support product lifecycle data continuity and configuration management Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) Develop solution design documentation and architecture decision records Assess vendor solutions for scalability, interoperability, and TCO Provide technical oversight through implementation Collaborate with Product Owners, Program Managers, and Engineering leaders Translate business capability needs into architectural solutions Influence roadmap planning with technology strategy insights Proactively identify and mitigate technology risks across systems, platforms, and infrastructure Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field Eight (8) years of experience in solution architecture or senior technical leadership roles Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries Hands‑on experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud), integration platforms (eQube, MuleSoft, Informatica, Kafka, Talend) Experience designing distributed systems and secure enterprise architectures Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CMMC) TOGAF or equivalent certification Experience with systems architecture and enterprise integration patterns Experience with DevSecOps enablement, Infrastructure‑as‑Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM) and CI/CD pipelines in regulated environments Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area, or be willing to relocate to work on‑site Position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information Benefits Compensation: base salary $130,000.00–$160,000.00 annually, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Work‑Life: Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, relocation assistance Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan Professional Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership development, other growth programs Culture: Warm, respectful, family‑like environment with 12 core values and inclusive employee resource groups Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr