Design & Analysis Engineer 3

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project 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. 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. 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. - Anything with communication systems, FAA or military - Troubleshooting and integrations - RF experience (radio, comm systems, mil GPS, mil chat, link 16) - 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.

Created: 2026-03-04