Mission Systems Lead Software Architect

Boeing

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Berkeley, MO
Salary: $177,650–$240,350 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Jun 12, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Mission Systems Lead Software Architect

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The Boeing Company seeks a Mission Systems Lead Software Architect to join its Air Proprietary 2 Mission Systems team in Berkeley, MO. This senior-level role involves defining and owning the software architecture for mission systems solutions, guiding design decisions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The architect will lead development plans, coordinate with various teams including Digital Engineering Environment and Systems Engineering, and oversee supplier performance to ensure product quality. Key responsibilities include developing containerized architectures, training team members, and driving documentation for program reviews. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of experience in C, C++, or C#, along with extensive background in mission systems software development, architecture design, and secure environments. Familiarity with open architecture constructs like Agile Mission Systems Government Reference Architecture (AMS/GRA) and Open Container Initiative (OCI), as well as hands-on Linux platform experience, is essential.

Skills

C C++ C# Linux Agile Docker Kubernetes Open Mission Systems UCI OCI CI/CD PostgreSQL MSSQL

What you'll do

Develop and maintain the Mission Systems software architecture roadmap.
Lead and approve the software development plan, including major components and milestones.
Ensure teams develop compliant software architecture and detailed designs.
Design and support containerized software architecture implementation.
Coordinate system-level integration and test of software components.
Evaluate supplier performance for product and process conformance.
Train and mentor others in software architecture and design practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years’ experience programming in C, C++, or C#
5+ years of mission systems software development on tactical platforms
5+ years of embedded software architecture and design experience
3+ years leading software-related projects or technical teams
Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required
Familiarity with Agile Mission Systems Government Reference Architecture (AMS/GRA) and Open Container Initiative (OCI)
Experience with distributed and containerized software architecture

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