KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer

Boeing Defense, Space & Security seeks KC-46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineers to serve as equipment managers. The role supports engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned mission systems avionics sub-systems. The KC-46 Pegasus is the USAF aerial refueling tanker based on the Boeing 767-2C.

Engineers support design, development, validation, and verification of system-level requirements. They assist in developing test plans and procedures for certification activities while coordinating system-level integration of mission avionics hardware and software. Critical tests validate performance against requirements across the product lifecycle.

Teams manage suppliers and Boeing software members to ensure design compliance from proposal through in-service support. Work includes flight and laboratory testing plus troubleshooting for production labs and aircraft. Technical issue investigations and root cause corrective actions address emerging problems.

Engineers coordinate FAA, military certification, and Boeing airworthiness activities. They consult with specialty IPTs on safety, electromagnetic emissions, and cybersecurity while gathering data for proposals and trade studies on upgrades.