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Systems Architect (Mid Level or Lead)

Everett, Washington; Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025471408 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 17, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

Boeing Defense Space and Security is seeking a Systems Architect (Mid Level or Lead) to develop aircraft configuration and systems architectures for next generation air refueling applications in the Puget Sound area in support of major development programs.  The position provides an opportunity to work with an experienced, interdisciplinary team to develop unique systems to meet challenging requirements on air refueling development programs.

Our team works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

This is a union represented position.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop new and modify existing modeling and simulation tools to help with the systems architecture and configuration

  • Developing a model-based architecture that represents aircraft configurations for various customers and production block points

  • Work with customers, Boeing leadership, and software & systems engineers to translate high level customer requirements into specific work packages and detailed hardware & software requirements.

  • Work engineering design teams (air refueling systems, structures, wiring, vision systems and mission system design teams) to refine and mature architecture over the course of program milestones

  • Work closely with production teams, supply chain, contracts, finance and program management to integrate configuration into the existing production system

  • Lead the technical proposal development activity on behalf of the program

  • Create and mature proposal playbook to drive commonality and efficiency on proposal responses

  • Create processes to ensure repeatability across several proposal types and campaigns

  • Communicate architectures and configurations across engineering teams

  • Develop data-based observations and recommendations that will be presented to senior leadership.

  • Engage in new business pursuits including white papers and proposals.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  (An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required).

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

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

  • 4+ years in aerospace or related field

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Working knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g. SysML, Cameo)

  • Architecture development experience

  • Proposal writing experience

  • Derivative aircraft development experience

Union:

This is a Union Role

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

Mid-Level: $104,550 - $141,450

Expert: $128,350 - $173,650


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

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