Job Description Job #218317
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA.
100% onsite
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Active Secret Security Clearance is required for this position.
- Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. (Electrical engineering preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in engineering.
- Anything with communication systems, FAA or military.
- Troubleshooting and integrations.
- RF experience (radio, comm systems, mil GPS, mil chat, link 16).
- Networking
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESClient 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 will primarily be responsible for supporting engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned mission systems avionics sub-systems.
The Client KC-46 Pegasus is the USAF's new aerial refueling tanker aircraft designed to support multi-role missions including refueling, cargo/passenger transport, and medevac airlift. The KC-46 is a military commercial derivative aircraft based on the Client 767-2C aircraft and modified per USAF specifications for the primary mission of aerial refueling US and Allied aircraft using either the Hose & Drogue systems or the Boom. The KC-46 is also equipped with a suite of self-defensive and tactical situational awareness systems that allows the aircraft to get closer to the fight when supporting combat missions.
- Support the engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of the mission avionics systems to ensure seamless integration with software and higher-level systems and platforms.
- 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.
- Support the definition and execution of critical tests of various types to validate the performance of designs against system requirements.
- Provide technical management of relevant aspects of critical suppliers and Client software team members to ensure compliance with design requirements; support for products will encompass the entire lifecycle including proposal, development, production, and in-service support as well as flight and laboratory testing.
- Gather information to support proposal development and conduct trade studies for future upgrades and new business opportunities.
- Coordinate and ensure FAA, military certification, and Client airworthiness activities for the mission avionics systems and its components.
- Coordinate and consult with specialty engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) such as safety, electromagnetic emissions, and cybersecurity.
- Provide troubleshooting support for production labs and aircraft when technical issues occur.
- Conduct technical issue investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Experience with Software Development Processes.
- Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles.
- Experience with defensive systems.
- Experience with data networks.
- Experience with communication systems.
- Experience with navigation systems.
- Experience with flight management systems.
- Experience with mission control systems.
- Experience working with FAA and/or Military type certification requirements.
- Experience troubleshooting avionic equipment, general electronics, and/or aircraft systems.
- Experience with Equipment Manager (EM) Responsibilities for Avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
- Experience in hardware and software integration.
- Experience in data analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Experience in Technical Subcontract Management working with suppliers.
- Experience developing requirements and performing requirements decomposition.
- Experience evaluating aircraft maintenance requirements, certifications or airworthiness directives.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONMinimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
WORK HOURSFull-Time/First Shift
7:00 AM - 4:00 PMADDITIONALDomestic travel required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
- Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Kevin Suk 800.927.9318 x230
[email protected] 
