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Experienced or Lead System Architect IAMD

Boeing


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 136850 - 185150
Posted: 29 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Experienced or Lead System Architect - IAMD

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) portfolio is pursuing several new development research and technology prototyping efforts and is seeking an Experienced or Lead System Architect to support these efforts! This position is located at the Boeing Jetplex facility in Huntsville Alabama.

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) IAMD portfolio supports several air missile and ground defense system platforms. This position will help drive research and development activities associated with these types of products and craft the overall team strategy.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of system-level architecture for future IAMD concepts and capabilities

  • Assist in shaping the technical direction and strategic vision for the Futures Team

  • Work alongside the current lead architect to capture design rationale architectural decisions and future roadmap elements

  • Conduct and support trade studies mission analysis and concept exploration activities

  • Assess system interactions interface dependencies and capability gaps across the architecture

  • Translate operational needs and technical insights into coherent architecture recommendations

  • Help evaluate emerging technologies and their impact on future system architecture

  • Produce architecture artifacts briefings and decision-support materials for leadership and stakeholders

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)

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Radar Threat Analysis Digital Signal Processing Digital Communications Interceptor Technologies Drone/UAS Systems or other technologies associated with Integrated Air and Missile Defense

  • Experience operating in a strategic technical R&D environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Strong background in system architecture systems engineering or system-of-systems analysis

  • Experience supporting technical trade studies concept development or future capability planning

  • Ability to understand and communicate complex technical relationships across multiple system elements

  • Strong analytical communication and decision-making skills

  • Ability to work independently while learning from and collaborating closely with a senior architect

  • Experience in digital signal processing theory including the application of fundamental digital signal processing techniques

  • System test experience including test design implementation and execution for breadboard and brassboard hardware

  • Familiarity with multiple programming languages and development environments (C ADA Python etc.) in an Agile environment

  • Experience with prototyping testing and troubleshooting hardware with standard lab equipment

  • Experience in formal technical writing (i.e. Whitepapers Tech-Notes Technical Journals and Research Reports)

  • Experience in technology readiness level (TRL) maturation of novel technologies and concepts

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.


Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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:

Level 3: $112200 - $151800

Level 4: $136850 - $185150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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