KC-Mission Systems Avionics Engineer; Mid-Level, Lead or Senior
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Job Description
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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.
- 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…
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