Chief Software Architect

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USA - Kent, WA, United States

$162-219k

Full Time

a year ago

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Chief Software Architect

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000416407

Date Posted:

2024-04-16

Location:

USA - Kent, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is looking for a Chief Software Architect to join our team in Kent, WA.

This position will work within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) group and specifically the Rapid Space Capabilities (RSC) Satellite Flight Software team.

The RSC business strategy is to rapidly develop and deploy innovative experimental products necessitating highly-advanced and novel approaches to achieve never-before-attempted missions. The software architectures must incorporate products from multiple functional domains and meet high levels of difficulty to bring together customer confidence and pass flight certification. The successful candidate will own the effort to craft and build the next generation of onboard satellite software. The Software Chief Architect will own and drive architecture across these first-in-type satellites.

Position Responsibilities:

Independent technical Subject Matter Expert, developing sophisticated software architecture for unique, first-in-type satellite systems
Lead development and documentation of satellite-wide software requirements and software interfaces for open-ended mission profiles
Define Software Development and Verification Plans in order to deliver high-assurance, certified flight software
Ensure compliance with all Software Quality, Product Security, and Enterprise Design Practices throughout the software lifecycle
Resolve sophisticated and seamless software interactions between satellite bus, power and thermal systems, communications and encryption, command and data handling, guidance and navigation, on-board autonomy, ground control, mission operations, and systems duplications
Lead geographically-diverse business partners through integration of developmental software products into RSC satellite architectures
Advise program customers on system-level architecture; establish and maintain frequent and open communication with key partners
Lead software research and development projects
Author tech-volumes and advise proposal activities across multiple product lines
Serve as consultant to RSC leadership team in long-range planning for technology research and advancement, critical to driving and acquiring future business
Train and mentor others

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

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
14+ years of experience in developing architecture and embedded real-time software
10+ years experience with embedded software design, development, debugging, and performing software integration and testing
10+ years of experience with C++
10+ years demonstrated ability working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Experience with configuration management and collaboration tools such as (or similar to) Git, JIRA, Collaborator, Beyond Compare, and VersionOne
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Agile Scrum methodology

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

10+ years of experience developing Space domain software products
10+ years of experience in LOR 1/2/3 (DAL A/B/C) critical flight software
10+ years of experience in Network Programming; TCP/IP protocols
10+ years of experience developing scientific algorithms or simulations using auto-generated code with Julia and/or MATLAB
10+ years of experience leading or mentoring people in a technical environment
10+ years of experience working on responses to requests for proposal (RFP) and contract support
Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (Wind River Systems VxWorks, DDC-I Deos or Green Hills Software Integrity) and Linux operating system, in an embedded systems environment
Experience with cyber security concepts and compliance, encryption, red-black architecture
Experience with satellite GN&C concepts (orbital mechanics, control theory, etc.)
Experience with vehicle automation, mission/contingency management, fault management
Experience with Enterprise Standard Gated Process (EGSP) and Gate Incremental Checkpoints Assessment (GICA)

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (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:

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 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:

This position is for 1st shift

Union:

This is a union represented position.

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 information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $161,500 - $218,500

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 5th, 2024

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 5

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6J7BI5 (6D6)

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