Senior Aircraft Network Architect

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We are seeking a seasoned Senior Aircraft Network Architect to join our Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) team in Hazelwood or Berkeley MO.

The ideal candidate will lead the design integration and verification of complex aircraft communications and onboard network solutions for military and special-mission platforms.

This role requires deep system architecture experience handson knowledge of avionics networks strong stakeholder leadership and the ability to translate operational requirements into robust secure and maintainable network designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture design and lifecycle planning for onboard aircraft networks including data voice video timing and mission systems.

• Define high-level and detailed network architectures interfaces protocols and topology for fixed- and rotarywing platforms and missionized aircraft.

• Lead requirements decomposition traceability and verification activities with systems engineering and software/hardware teams.

• Specify and select network hardware switches routers gateways line-replaceable units (LRUs) and RF/C4ISR interfaces.

• Ensure cyber security and information assurance compliance across network designs (segmentation encryption key management DoD/industry standards).

• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts: diagrams interface control documents (ICDs) data flow models fault management plans and test cases.

• Collaborate with Avionics Systems Integration Flight Controls Mission Systems and Program Management to align network architecture with overall system objectives.

• Provide technical leadership during integration lab testing flight test and fielding; troubleshoot complex network issues.

• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical reviews trade studies and design reviews.

• Support proposals cost estimates and technical briefs for customers and internal stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 10 years of experience in aircraft or aerospace network architecture avionics or complex embedded networking systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Masters degree in relevant field.

• Prior experience working on aircraft programs ISR C4ISR missionized platforms or similar defense aviation projects.

• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) ARINC 825 (CAN in avionics) and publish/subscribe middleware (DDS).

• Hands-on experience with network test equipment lab automation and simulation tools.

• Experience developing and reviewing ICDs safety assessments (FMEA/FTA) and reliability analyses.

• Strong background in IP networking routing switching VLANs multicast QoS timing/synchronization (PTP/NTP) and network management.

• Experience with cyber security practices and standards relevant to defense systems (e.g. DoD RMF STIGs NIAP AES IPsec).

• Proven experience in system-level integration ICD development and support of verification & validation (V&V) including lab and flight test.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present architecture to technical and non technical stakeholders.

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

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This position is for 1st Shift

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $143650 - $194350

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