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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Architecture & Definition Engineer - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Ridley Park, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $153,000.0 - $239,200.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** ActiveX, Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Cyber Security, Document Management Systems, Middleware, Network Interface Controllers, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, System Center Operations Management, Microsoft Software, Operational Databases, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Data Management, Functional Programming - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-architecture-definition-engineer-senior-seit-sapphire-ridley-park-pa--a1f294dc-14b0-4187-9b42-028439fb2553 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement. * 10+ years of experience with architecture definition and design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly). * 5+ years of experience with Magic Systems of Systems Architect (MSOSA). * 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams. * 5+ years of experience with Product Data Management/ Manufacturing Operations Management/Enterprise Resource Planning (PDM/MOM/ERP) integrations, middleware, Interface Control Document (ICDs), and digital thread concepts strongly preferred. * 5+ years of experience with SEIT and Application Lifecycle Management toolchains (requirements management, architecture development, interface definition, automated testing, traceability tools). * 5+ years of experience with analytical, risk management, and process measurement skills. * 5+ years of experience in communication and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to present technical results and readiness recommendations to senior leadership. * 5+ years of experience coordinating with IT security (IDT&S) and applying security/compliance constraints into architecture definition. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * Experience in software complex system design, development or test. * Working with customers, program office, and interdisciplinary teams. * Strong communication skills (both written and verbal). * Prior experience on aerospace, defense, or large-scale integrated system programs; direct experience with MOM, PDM, ERP integrations or the Sapphire architecture is highly desirable. * Familiarity with certification/regulatory processes relevant to the domain (e.g., DoD standards). * Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ADO, etc.). * Experience with Agile methodologies and practices. Typical Education: Level 5 - 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., 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 and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required., Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Management, Data Science, Design for Assembly (DFA), Disability Insurance, Document Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Systems, Forecasting, Functional Programming Languages, Government, Insurance, Integration Testing, Interface Programming Languages, Internet/IP Telephony, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Technology, Mathematics, Microsoft ADO (ActiveX Data Object), Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), Microsoft Project, Middleware, Military/DoD Standards, Operational Audit, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Data Management (PDM), Product Programs, Project Management Software, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Software Design, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Statement of Work (SOW), Supply Chain, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Readiness Review (SRR), Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Traceability, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills ## Description BDS Sapphire is the common core system for engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance subsystems that supports the BDS mission delivering a highly capable solution comprised of three core bedrocks to include Production Data Management (PDM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role will report to the Sapphire Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) leader and will lead the architecture effort for Sapphire with the IDT&S Chief Architect. As system engineers we apply common products, processes, and tools across subsystems in pursuit of programmatic objectives. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates. As a Boeing employee, you'll be part of a winning team that does great things every day. If you are passionate about Systems Architecture and want to be part of a dynamic team working on the Sapphire program, we encourage you to apply! Position Responsibilities: * Works collaboratively across subsystems within the Sapphire program and with Integrated Product Team (IPTs) for development and delivery to apply common products, processes, and tools to plan, design, develop, and verify complex software applications systems * Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces * Performs various analyses to optimize the total system of systems and/or system architecture * Responsible for identifying unassigned scope and ensuring it gets properly distributed * Participates in the identification and resolution of cross-functional and cross-IPT technical issues * Participate or lead system and subsystem level trades, including technical, cost, schedule aspects * May lead SEIT level duties such as Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) Board or Technical Review Board (TRB) * Ensures compliance by integrating the SEIT statement of work (SOW) and technical specification into the IPT workflow * Participates in the creation of the requirements and model-based system engineering infrastructures and leads efforts to allocate and derive performance and functional requirements trace their flow down to lower levels * Forecasts and tracks requirements compliance activities to verify compliance and satisfy architecture development and delivery * Participate in the planning and execution of Sapphire system engineering events (e.g., System Requirement Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews and Critical Design Reviews, development and production cycle developmental gates) and applies Boeing command media to ensure they satisfy all entrance/exit criteria. * Represents Sapphire program's system engineering in events led by other IPTs (e.g., Test and Production Readiness Reviews) * Supports the program in additional roles that evolve with the program life cycle. * This position may require up to 20% travel. This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. 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