Senior Aircraft Network Architect

Company: BOEING
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Drug Free Workplace: 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. The 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. Pay & Benefits: 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. 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. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $197,200 - $266,800 Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 16, 2026 Export Control Requirements: 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. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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) Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: 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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