KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Mid-Level / Senior)

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 on the KC-46 Pegasus tanker.

The KC-46 is the USAF’s new aerial refueling tanker based on the Boeing 767-2C and modified for multi-role missions including refueling, cargo transport, and medevac. It features hose-and-drogue and boom systems plus self-defensive and tactical situational awareness capabilities for combat support.

Engineers coordinate system-level integration of mission avionics hardware and software while supporting validation, verification, and certification activities. The position requires onsite work and provides troubleshooting support for production labs and aircraft when technical issues arise.

Teams conduct technical issue investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions while consulting with specialty IPTs on safety, electromagnetic emissions, and cybersecurity. Opportunities exist to support proposal development and trade studies for future upgrades.

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 supporting engineering design, integration, test, and certification of avionics systems.
Experience with system-level integration of hardware and software.
Experience coordinating with suppliers and software teams across the product lifecycle.

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 FAA, military certification, and Boeing airworthiness activities for the mission avionics systems.
Coordinate and consult with specialty engineering IPTs such as safety, electromagnetic emissions, and cybersecurity.
Conduct technical issue investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs).