Boeing

KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior)

Boeing$119K — $239K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of engineering experience.
  • Experience in avionics, aircraft systems, or related fields (preferred in roles from mid-level to senior).
  • Knowledge of FAA and military certification processes.
  • Experience with Software Development Processes and related engineering principles.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering design and integration of avionics systems.
  • Develop and validate system level requirements and test plans.
  • Coordinate hardware and software integration for mission avionics.
  • Conduct critical tests to validate design performance against system requirements.
  • Manage technical aspects of supplier compliance and product lifecycle.
  • Assist in proposal development and future upgrade planning.
  • Provide troubleshooting and corrective action support for avionic systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs.
Full Job Description
KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior)

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) 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 Boeing 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 Boeing 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.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level, Lead or Senior Level Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • 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 Boeing 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 Boeing 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).

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • An ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a Master’s/PhD in electrical engineering.
  • 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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for Mid-Level level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for Lead level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

Summary pay range for Senior level (Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a 3.U.S. Person4 as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. 3U.S. Person4 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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