KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer – Mid-Level, Lead or Senior

Boeing

KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer supporting design, integration, and testing of mission avionics systems. Position available for Mid-Level, Lead or Senior Engineers in Boeing's defense sector.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeEverett • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,850 - $239,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
3+ years of experience in engineering.
Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level 5: 10 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designsystem level requirementstest plansvalidationverificationtroubleshootingdata analysisRoot Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)hardware and software integrationrequirements decomposition

Soft Skills

technical managementcoordinationcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringABET-accredited degreeMaster’s degree in electrical engineeringPhD in electrical engineering