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Open Mission Systems Architect (Lead and Senior)

Berkeley, Missouri; St Louis, Missouri Job ID 00000421929 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Post Date Apr. 15, 2024
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Boeing Defense is currently seeking a highly motivated, Open Mission Systems (OMS) architect for the F/A-18 and EA-18 Mission Systems team located in Berkeley, Missouri.

Enable the F/A-18 and EA-18 Mission Systems organization to initially implement the OMS architecture on a variety of new programs that have been awarded from the US Navy.  This will enable the organization to develop Mission Systems applications and utilize 3rd party applications provided by the US Navy and other industry companies.   This work is critical to enable the team to advance F/A-18 and EA-18 platforms and has strong potential to advance future fighter aircraft programs.   As an architect, you will participate on the development of several programs and provide technical leadership to teams performing the development.  Your work will span across the entire development, fielding and operational lifecycle.  

Position Responsibilities

  • Open Mission Systems (OMS) implementation across multiple F/A-18 and EA-18 contracts that are developing advanced capabilities for the warfighters.

  • Works with external customers and internal stakeholders to plan and execute complex hardware-software integration efforts in a fast-paced agile environment.

  • Identifies, collects, analyzes, and organizes technical execution/resource data (metrics) to manage the program.

  • Responsible for communication across teams and across levels of technical leadership.

  • Analyzes customer requests with consideration for contractual and technical impacts, and work with Integration to translate them into program and system requirements.

  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements.

  • Provides support and solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.

  • Must be proactive in understanding the big picture and the inter-relationships between positions and activities of the F/A-18 and EA-18 organization.

  • Must be proactive in understanding the product systems and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance with first time quality.

  • Technical leadership and guiding on-the-job training for junior engineers

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Lead and Senior Open Mission Systems Architect

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

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience)

  • Bachelor of science (or greater) from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, chemistry or other technical degree

  • 5+ years of experience in developing or integrating Mission Systems for military aircraft

  • Experience leading or managing projects and teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Completed security clearance background investigation within the past 5 years

  • Experience with an OMS implementation

  • Experience with Systems architecture

  • Experience with System and Subsystem levels of requirements generation

  • Experience of Multi-Level Security (MLS) implementation

  • Experience using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) process

  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong collaboration and coordination skills

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 4 (Lead): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, chemistry or other technical degree (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 5 (Senior): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, chemistry or other technical degree (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience).In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range (Level 4 Lead): $119,850 – $162,150

Summary pay range (Level 5 Senior): $143,650– $194,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 1, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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