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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vehicle Management Systems Architect (Lead or Principal) - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Berkeley, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,900.0 - $223,100.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Hardware Design, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, DO-178B - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9119185/vehicle-management-systems-architect-lead-or-principal ## About the Role * System Architecture Design: Expertise in designing complex, scalable, and modular vehicle management system architectures * Aerospace Systems Knowledge: Understanding of aerospace vehicle subsystems, avionics, and integration requirements * Hardware Integration: Strong experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols * Cybersecurity: Knowledge of securing vehicle systems against cyber threats and complying with industry security standards * Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in system integration and performance * Collaboration and Communication: Excellent skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and effectively convey technical concepts. * Project Leadership: Experience leading technical teams and managing system development lifecycles * Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754, and safety certification processes, * Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry * Level 5 (Lead): 14+ years of work-related experience with a bachelor's degree or 12+ years of work-related experience with a masters or 9+ years of work-related experience with a PhD * Level 6 (Principal) Level 6: 20+ years of experience leading or working similar projects or teams with a Bachelor's or combination of technical education and work-related experience with a Masters Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * Active Secret Clearance or higher * MSOSA/MBSE knowledgeable Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Education: Level 5 (Lead) Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, 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 Level 6 (Principal) Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 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, 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., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required. ## Description You will work across engineering disciplines to help us design elements of the VMS hardware. You will collaborate with our requirement, hardware, software, and labs teams to implement and test your designs. Mechanical, Electrical, Aerodynamics, and other engineers are all welcome - to succeed in this role, you will need to leverage your area of expertise and quickly learn on the job about other areas to develop capabilities for our Vehicle Management System Computer. You will get to see tangible results of your efforts as you contribute to exciting aircraft development programs in St. Louis., * Design and develop the overall architecture of the Vehicle Management System, ensuring scalability, reliability, and integration with existing aerospace platforms * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, establish design standards, and oversee the implementation of software and hardware components * Lead technical reviews, troubleshoot system issues, and guide the continuous improvement and maintenance of the vehicle management system in compliance with aerospace safety and regulatory standards * Understand and apply job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts * Develop statement-of-work and technical performance specifications * Analyze, translate, and implement customer requirements into system architecture, hardware design and interface specifications, showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle * Defines test and validation approach to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements * Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements and for potential application to internal business strategies * Drive the evaluation and selection of emerging technologies to enhance vehicle system performance, cybersecurity, and data management capabilities * Mentor engineering teams on architectural best practices and ensure documentation aligns with Boeing's quality and compliance requirements This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 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