Job Description

KC-46 Mission Control System Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is seeking a KC-46 Mission Control System 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 Mission Control System. 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.

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 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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US 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:

• 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

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with mission control systems

• Experience with flight management systems

• Experience with military communication systems

• Experience with military navigation systems

• 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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Experienced (Level 3) $102,850 - $139,150

Senior (Level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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