The Boeing Company
Senior Aircraft Network Architect
The Boeing Company, Hazelwood, Missouri, United States, 63042
Job Description
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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, hands‑on 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 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. 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): 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. Additional Information: This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Shift: This position is for 1st Shift Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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. Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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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, hands‑on 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 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. 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): 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. Additional Information: This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Shift: This position is for 1st Shift Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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. Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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