KC-46 Communications Engineer (Experienced/Senior)

KC-46 Communications Engineer (Experienced/Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000429498

Date Posted:

2024-06-18

Location:

USA - Everett, WA, USA - Tukwila, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is seeking a KC-46 Communications Engineer (Experienced/Senior), in either Tukwila, WA or Everett, WA depending on employee preference.

This role will primarily be responsible for supporting the KC-46 military Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communication 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.

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 is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

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:

• 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

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

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with military LOS VHF-UHF communication systems

• Experience with military BLOS UHF SATCOM 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

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (level 3): 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 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+1 years' related work experience, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 4):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+4years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for Mid-Level: $102,850 - 139,150. Summary pay range for Senior: $128,350 - 173,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until July 1, 2024

Union:

This is a union represented position

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Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 3

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6B1BI3 (664)

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