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

Job in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, 98213, USA
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Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: KC-46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Company

The Boeing Company. 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 Associate, Mid-Level 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, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • 1+ years of experience in engineering.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
  • Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Level 4: 5 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

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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