Software Architect (Associate and Experienced)

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 & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Software Architect to support the E-7A mission team in Tukwila, WA
Our teams is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Software Architects.
Position Responsibilities:

• Supports the design, development, analyses, and maintenance of software systems that meet industry, customer and internal quality, safety, security and certification standards
• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and support translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts
• Contributes to completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; supports integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle. Supports code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards
• Supports monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems
• Supports development of user documentation and training to educate end users about usage of software products
• Supports reviewing product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by contributing to tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance
• Supports implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development
• Supports performing software project management and software supplier management activities.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance Post-Start is required
• 2+ years' experience creating and documenting systems or software architecture and designs
• 2+ years' experience supporting cross-functional or cross-organizational teams within engineering and/or test
• Experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Government Reference Architectures
• Experience with model-based engineering
• Experience with Requirement Tracing
• Experience with defense systems and platforms
• Familiarity with software DevSecOps practices
• Experience producing technology roadmaps and capability roadmaps

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
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.
CodeVue Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Total Rewards:
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): USD $101,150 - $136,850
Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): USD $126,650 - $171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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 and/or 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.