Solution Architect

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.
Solution Architect - Aerospace, Defence & Manufacturing
Location: Boeing Australia (Melbourne with hybrid work options)
About the Role:
Boeing Australia is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect with 5-7 years' experience to design and deliver integrated, scalable, and secure IT solutions across corporate and operational systems. This role spans Payroll, HR, ERP, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Systems, supporting Boeing's aerospace and defence services environment. You will apply Boeing's Application Development & Sustainment methodology and enterprise architecture principles to drive digital transformation, system integration, platform development, and custom software solutions that align with business goals and compliance requirements.
Due to the International nature of the role and business as a whole, there may be the requirement to support after hours meetings and calls, however flexibility is encouraged. Some domestic travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop fit-for-purpose, technically sound solution architectures that optimise business value, comply with Boeing's architecture standards, and support digital transformation across corporate and operational systems.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and document solution requirements, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and project objectives.
• Lead feasibility studies and business cases, supporting solution implementation, testing, and transition to operations, while also developing current and future-state technical architecture documents.
• Work closely with technical teams, including developers, to conduct proof-of-concept work, validate potential solutions, and establish new architecture patterns.
• Apply deep ERP knowledge (Finance, HR, Supply Chain) and expertise in Engineering and Quality Systems to guide solution design and integration with business processes and data models.
• Provide strategic guidance across diverse platforms and enterprise technologies, including cloud environments such as Azure/M365 and AWS, while supporting the development of long-term product and system roadmaps.
• Identify and review existing application profiles to define upgrade and/or replacement paths, confirming and developing architectural documentation as needed.
• Inform roadmaps for addressing application risks and support decision-making on solution architecture for current and emerging business requirements, with a focus on business risk remediation and lifecycle road-mapping.
• Mentor development teams on architecture best practices, ensuring solutions meet security, scalability, and performance requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of architecture standards within Boeing's Global IT community.
• Participate in architecture compliance reviews and manage waivers in accordance with governance mandates.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5-7 years' experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, preferably in aerospace, defence, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Proven track record in planning, designing, developing, and implementing complex IT solutions involving system integration, platform development, and custom software.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure/M365/AWS), ERP systems (e.g., Oracle eBusiness / SAP), and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Experience with Enterprise Cloud environments, governance frameworks and tooling
• Understanding of Cloud Economics and FinOps concepts
• Solid understanding of cyber and information security principles and their application in IT environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of working effectively across business and technical teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise-grade application development methodology or equivalent software development and sustaining frameworks.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Relevant architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments is advantageous.

About Us
Boeing Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for both the defence, space and commercial aircraft manufacturing.
In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.
We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.
Benefits

• Cutting edge projects

• Flexible working options

• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available

• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation

• Salary packaging options

• Health and wellbeing benefits

Here what our employees have to say about working at Boeing:
https://www.boeing.com.au/
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 27, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.