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Boeing · 1 day ago

Senior Aircraft Network Architect

Hazelwood, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$197K/yr - $267K/yr

10+ years exp

Boeing is a leading aerospace company committed to innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a seasoned Senior Aircraft Network Architect to lead the design, integration, and verification of complex aircraft communications and onboard network solutions for military and special-mission platforms.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 rotary‑wing 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

Qualification

Aircraft network architectureAvionics networksCyber security complianceSoftware-defined networkingIP networkingNetwork managementTechnical leadershipCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

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

Master's 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

Benefits

Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.

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.

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

A number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.