KC-46 Navigation Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing • Everett, WA

94d • $102,850 - $173,650 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is seeking a KC-46 Navigation Engineer (Experienced or Senior), in either Tukwila, WA or Everett, WA depending on employee preference. This role will primarily be responsible for supporting the KC-46 military navigation systems. The main responsibilities include requirements development/verification, technical subcontract management (TSM), hardware/software integration, technical issue resolution, Lab/Aircraft testing, and FAA/Military airworthiness certification. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 8+ years combined educational and technical experience in electrical engineering, RF engineering, avionics, computer science, or related fields

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IFF system
• Experience with military GPS system
• Experience with TACAN system
• Experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process and implementing corrective actions
• Experience with FAA airworthiness certification
• Experience with Military airworthiness certification
• Experience with Equipment Manager Responsibilities for Avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553 data bus analysis

Responsibilities

• Leads work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements
• Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
• Leads test and validation to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Oversees and monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Solves problems and provides support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle
• Researches technology advances for potential application to company business needs
• Makes recommendations for technological investments

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree