Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is seeking a Lead KC-46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Level 4), in either Tukwila, WA or Everett, WA depending on employee preference. This role will primarily be responsible for supporting the KC-46 Block 1 upgrade contract for either the new SATURN & MUOS communication radios or the new MIDS-JTRS hardware. The main responsibilities include requirements development/verification, supplier oversight, hardware/software integration, technical issue resolution, Lab/Aircraft testing, and FAA/Military airworthiness certification.

This position is expected to be hybrid onsite or 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at least 2 days/week if hybrid.

Position 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 work to test and validate 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 technology investments.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently possess a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ?

• 5+ years technical experience in electrical engineering, RF engineering, avionics, computer science, or related fields.

Preferred Qualification:

• 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)

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:

This is a union-represented Job Requisition.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.