Avionics Engineer

Secret Clearance Required to Start.

Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) seeks 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 support engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned mission systems avionics sub-systems.

The 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 of the 767‑2C aircraft and modified per USAF specifications for the primary mission of airborne refueling using either the Hose & Drogue systems or the Boom. It is also equipped with a suite of self‑defensive and tactical situational awareness systems that allow 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 company 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 Company 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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.
• Experience with communication systems, FAA or military.
• Experience in troubleshooting and integrations.
• Experience with RF (radio, comm systems, mil GPS, mil chat, link 16).
• Experience with networking.

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.

Typically, a Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering classification; or a Master's degree with 3 or more years of experience; or a PhD with relevant experience. ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.

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At CTS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans

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Location:

Everett, Washington

Job Type: Contract.