Solutions Architect

Job Title

Solutions Architect

Senior Director of Architecture & Engineering

Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

Moog's Corporate Group is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Information Technology Team!

As the Solutions Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions that enable advanced aerospace and defense capabilities. You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT teams to architect solutions supporting:

• Digital Thread & Model-Based Engineering (MBE)
• PLM / CAD / MES/ ERP ecosystems
• Secure cloud and hybrid environments
• AI Enabled enterprise architecture
• Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Enterprise Integration & API Ecosystems

You will combine deep technical expertise, systems thinking, regulatory awareness, and strong business acumen to deliver architectures that are resilient, compliant, and aligned to strategic outcomes.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
• Over eight (8) years of experience in solution architecture or senior technical leadership roles
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter)
  • ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Gov Cloud)
  • Integration platforms (eQube, Mule Soft, Informatica, Kafka, Talend, etc.)
  • Experience designing distributed systems and secure enterprise architectures
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CMMC)
  • TOGAF or equivalent certification
  • Systems architecture and enterprise integration patterns
  • Dev Sec Ops  enablement
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM)
  • CI/CD pipelines in regulated environments
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area, or be willing to relocate to work on-site.

• Define target solution architectures across applications, integrations, infrastructure, and data layers
• Design scalable and secure cloud/hybrid solutions (AWS/Azure/Gov Cloud environments)
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and digital thread strategy
• Incorporate zero-trust principles and secure-by-design methodologies
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Define integration patterns (event-driven, API-led, batch, streaming)
• Architect data flows across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems
• Enable traceability from requirements design production service
• Support product lifecycle data continuity and configuration management
• Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB)
• Develop solution design documentation and architecture decision records
• Assess vendor solutions for scalability, interoperability, and TCO
• Provide technical oversight through implementation
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Program Managers, and Engineering leaders
• Translate business capability needs into architectural solutions
• Influence roadmap planning with technology strategy insights
• Proactively identify and mitigate technology risks across systems, platforms, and infrastructure.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development:
  Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture:
  Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Buffalo, NY $-$ Annually

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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