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

Boeing

KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer responsible for avionics systems design and certification at Boeing. Involves support for engineering design, development, and testing of mission avionics systems.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeEverett • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,850 - $239,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of avionics systems
Assist in the development of test plans and procedures
Coordinate system-level integration for mission avionics hardware and software
Provide technical management of critical suppliers and Boeing software teams
Gather information for proposal development and trade studies
Ensure FAA, military certification, and airworthiness activities for systems and components

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical)
3+ years of experience in engineering
Preferred: 5+ years experience for Level 4, 10+ years for Level 5
Experience with Software Development Processes
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles
Experience with Data Networks, Communication Systems, and Navigation Systems
Experience with Flight Management Systems and Mission Control Systems
Experience with FAA and/or Military type certification requirements
Experience troubleshooting avionic equipment
Experience in hardware and software integration

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Avionics Systems DesignHardware And Software IntegrationTroubleshooting Avionic EquipmentData NetworksCommunication SystemsNavigation SystemsFlight Management SystemsMission Control Systems