Ground Segment Hardware Architect

Ground Segment Hardware Architect

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Air Dominance is seeking a highly skilled Senior Level Ground Systems Hardware Architect to support a Phantom Works Fixed Wing Proprietary Program to work in Berkeley, MO.

You will be joining a fast-paced program where you will be responsible for all phases of the hardware design and development lifecycle including requirements and interface definition, architectural design, procurement & supplier management, and integration of Edge compute, communications, and encryption hardware in support of Ground Segment development.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the Ground Segment Hardware Architecture and Design, ensuring performance, interfaces, and both functional and non-functional requirements are met. They will develop engineering solutions and practices for key Ground System capabilities including, but not limited to:

• Edge Compute

• Command and Control

• Network and Communication Systems

• Mission Planning

• Situational Awareness

• Multilevel Data Management

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads work with customers to develop and document electronic and electrical system requirements on complex multi-tiered projects

• Leads analysis and translation of complex requirements into system architectures, hardware designs and interface specifications

• Leads testing and validation work on complex system designs to assure that operational and functional requirements are met

• Works with other teams to develop program test strategies

• Manages performance of critical suppliers to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements

• Conducts program independent reviews and reports results to program leadership

• Provides critical support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle

• Leads research into technological advances for potential application to company business needs

This position is expected to be 100% on-site.  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)  

• A final Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

• Senior (Level 5) Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of related work experience or 12+ Master’s degree and 9+ years of related work experience or PhD with related work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• Experience with network and communications systems

• Experienced with Cloud-based and Edge computing systems

• Familiarity with Multi-domain security hardware and associated certification efforts

• Experience with ground-based mission planning and debrief systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

Shift:

This position is for 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.  

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

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.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

Level 5: $164,900 - $223,100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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