Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Equipment Manager - Entry and Associate)

Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Equipment Manager - Entry and Associate)

Company:
The Boeing Company

The Boeing KC-46 Tanker Mission Systems Avionics (MSA) team is seeking a dedicated Mission Systems Avionics Engineer as an Equipment Manager to join our KC-46 Mission Systems team in Everett, WA or Tukwila, WA based on selected employee preference and agreement with the manager.

This role will be responsible for supporting engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned MSA sub-systems.

The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is the latest and most advanced USAF 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 according to 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.

This is an exciting time on the program as we begin to develop new system designs and capability upgrades for the current and future KC-46 aircraft.

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, 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 on-site at one of the listed location options.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/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.

Union:

This is a Union role

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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.

Salary Range:

Entry: $70,550 - $95,450

Associate: $85,850 - $116,150

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 "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" 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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