* Works collaboratively across subsystems within the Sapphire program and with 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.* 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* Experience leading engineering teams.* Advanced knowledge of Architecture definition and design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly).* Experience with PLM/MES/ERP integrations, middleware, ICDs, and digital thread concepts strongly preferred.* Familiarity with SEIT and Application Lifecycle Management toolchains (requirements management, architecture development, interface definition, automated testing, traceability tools).* Strong analytical, risk management, and process measurement skills.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to present technical results and readiness recommendations to senior leadership.* Experience coordinating with IT security (IDT&S) and applying security/compliance constraints into architecture definition.* 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 MES, 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.