Senior Software Architect (Systems)

Boeing

Actively hiring
Tukwila, WA Posted 14 days ago $190,400$257,600 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

The Boeing Company’s BDS team in Tukwila, WA is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead the development of next-generation Open Mission Software for USAF E-7A and other ASC2 programs. This role involves designing DevSecOps architecture, including CI/CD pipelines and secure build practices, while translating system-level requirements into software requirements and maintaining traceability. The architect will also perform risk analysis, lead code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and certification objectives are met. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in systems architecture, Agile methodologies, Python or Groovy scripting, and MBSE tools like CAMEO. They should possess an active U.S. Secret Security clearance and prior defense software program experience.

Skills

Python Kubernetes Docker CI/CD MBSE CAMEO Agile Model-Based Systems Engineering Open Mission Systems Groovy Terraform AWS Git Jenkins

What you'll do

  • Designs and leads DevSecOps architecture, including CI/CD pipelines.
  • Packages and deploys software to multiple variant targets across different platforms.
  • Translates system-level requirements into detailed software requirements.
  • Performs system-level analysis to identify risks and drive mitigation strategies.
  • Leads code reviews and oversees verification, integration, and test activities.
  • Develops user and operator documentation for complex mission-critical systems.
  • Implements containerization, orchestration, and automated security tooling solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in systems architecture and requirements analysis
  • 10+ years developing and deploying software programs
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo
  • 5+ years using Agile methodologies or tools
  • Expertise in Python or Groovy scripting and programming
  • Knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and automated security tooling

Market check

Salary context

This $190,400–$257,600 range sits above 81% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$124,500$216,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400$217,725

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 31 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,830–$161,075 across 30 roles with salary data.

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