KC-46 Communications Engineer (Associate and Experienced)

KC-46 Communications Engineer (Associate and Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), is seeking a KC-46 Communications Engineers (Associate, Experienced), 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:

• Works with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.
• Coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
• Works 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.

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

Preferred Qualification:

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Summary Pay Range: 

Associate: $85,850 – 116,150

Experienced: $102,850 – 139,150

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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