KC-Mission Systems Avionics Engineer; Associate, Mid-Level or Senior

Job Title

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

The Boeing Company

Everett, WA or Tukwila, WA

We are seeking KC-46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineers to join the KC‑46 team as equipment managers. The 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. It supports multi‑role missions including refueling, cargo/passenger transport, and medevac airlift. It is a military commercial derivative of the Boeing 767‑2C aircraft, modified per USAF specifications for aerial refueling, and equipped with self‑defensive and tactical situational awareness systems for combat support.

Our teams are hiring for a broad range of experience levels:
Associate, Mid‑Level and Senior. The position is 100% onsite.

• Support the engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of the mission avionics systems to ensure seamless integration with software and higher-level 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.
• 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 across the entire lifecycle.
• 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).

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or a non‑US equivalent qualification directly related to the job statement.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience.

• Level 2: 1 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 3: 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 4: 5 or more years of 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 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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic…