Solutions Architect

Job Title Solutions Architect Reporting To Director of Enterprise Architecture Work Schedule Fully Remote or Hybrid if local – Buffalo, NY Overview Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Role 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. You will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and IT teams to architect solutions supporting: Digital Thread & Model-Based Engineering (MBE) PLM / CAD / MES / ERP ecosystems Secure cloud and hybrid environments AI-enabled enterprise architecture Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives Enterprise integration & API ecosystems You will combine deep technical expertise, systems thinking, regulatory awareness, and strong business acumen to deliver architectures that are resilient, compliant, and aligned to strategic outcomes. This position offers a remote work schedule within the United States; frequent travel to our Corporate Headquarters in East Aurora, NY is required. Responsibilities Define target solution architectures across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data layers Design scalable and secure cloud/hybrid solutions (AWS / Azure / GovCloud environments) 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 total cost of ownership 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 a related field Over 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, etc.) Experience designing distributed systems and secure enterprise architectures Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CMMC) TOGAF or equivalent certification Systems architecture and enterprise integration patterns DevSecOps enablement Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, ARM) CI/CD pipelines in regulated environments Willingness to travel to East Aurora quarterly or more, as required Benefits Financial Rewards: compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (selected locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance Health & Welfare: comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefits Professional Skills Development: tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs Culture: warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by 12 core values; multiple Employee Resource Groups led by employees, open and welcoming to all Salary Range Buffalo, NY $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually Equal Opportunity EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such 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