Lead Software Architect

Boeing

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$211,650–$286,350 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 28, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$216,300 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $249k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 58 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,150–$159,850 across 53 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Architect

The Lead Software Architect will join the Denali Software team within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security software engineering organization. This role involves leading the end-to-end architecture, design, development, testing, analysis, and maintenance of non-embedded software systems. The architect will translate customer requirements into detailed designs, algorithms, and interfaces while ensuring compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing system-level analyses, managing software processes, and directing integration and debugging activities. The position requires proficiency in Java, C++, Angular, React.js, HTML, and CSS, along with experience in cloud environments and systems engineering. The work focuses on solving complex technical problems by developing high-performance software that meets specific operational, performance, and certification objectives within a defense and space context.

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, development, testing, and maintenance of non-embedded software systems.
  • Translate customer and system-level requirements into software requirements, models, architectures, and detailed designs.
  • Oversee software system-level analyses and research to identify risks, technology gaps, and emerging tools.
  • Direct integration, optimization, debugging, and verification activities to ensure high-performance software.
  • Establish and monitor software processes, tools, and key performance indicators to align with organizational goals.
  • Manage the development and maintenance of user documentation and support processes.
  • Track and evaluate internal team and supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure designs align with safety, performance, and certification objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret and SCI eligible security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • 10+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle.
  • 10+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS.
  • 10+ years of experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems.
  • 5+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks.
  • 5+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment.
  • Export Control Requirement: This position.

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