KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer

2d2 days ago

Boeing

Everett, US · Full-time · $119,850 – $239,200

About this role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking KC-46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineers to join the KC-46 team as equipment managers in Everett, WA or Tukwila, WA. This role supports engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned mission systems avionics sub-systems.

The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is the USAF’s new aerial refueling tanker aircraft based on the Boeing 767-2C. It supports multi-role missions including refueling, cargo/passenger transport, and medevac airlift using Hose & Drogue systems or the Boom.

Engineers will support the engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of mission avionics systems. Daily work includes system-level integration for hardware and software plus coordination with suppliers and Boeing software teams across the full product lifecycle.

Teams coordinate FAA, military certification, and Boeing airworthiness activities while consulting with specialty IPTs on safety, electromagnetic emissions, and cybersecurity. The position is 100% onsite at one of the listed locations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
3+ years of experience in engineering.
Experience with mission avionics systems integration, test, and certification on military or commercial derivative aircraft.
Ability to support proposal development and conduct trade studies for future upgrades.

Responsibilities

Support the engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of the mission avionics systems.
Support the design, development, validation, and verification of system level requirements.
Assist in the development of test plans and procedures in support of certification activities.
Coordinate system-level integration for mission avionics hardware and software.
Provide technical management of suppliers and Boeing software team members to ensure compliance with design requirements.
Coordinate and ensure FAA, military certification, and Boeing airworthiness activities for the mission avionics systems.
Provide troubleshooting support for production labs and aircraft when technical issues occur.
Conduct technical issue investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs).