Avionics Engineer 3

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking KC-46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineers to join their team in Everett or Tukwila, WA. This role supports engineering design and certification for avionic systems in the KC-46 Pegasus, a military aircraft. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly with communication and RF systems. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires 100% onsite presence.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fields.
3+ years of experience in engineering, preferably with communication systems.
Experience with RF (radio, comm systems, military GPS).

Responsibilities

Support design, development, analysis, testing, and certification for mission avionics systems.
Coordinate integration for mission avionics hardware and software.
Conduct technical investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs).

Skills

Communication systems

Troubleshooting

Integrations

Networking

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

RF systems

Job description

Secret Clearance Required to Start.

Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) seeks KC-46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineers to join the KC-46 team as equipment managers in Everett, WA or Tukwila, WA. This role will primarily support engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned mission systems avionics sub-systems.

The 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 of the 767‑2C aircraft and modified per USAF specifications for the primary mission of airborne refueling using either the Hose & Drogue systems or the Boom. It is also equipped with a suite of self‑defensive and tactical situational awareness systems that allow the aircraft to get closer to the fight when supporting combat missions.

Position Responsibilities

Support the engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of the mission avionics systems to ensure seamless integration with software and higher‑level systems and platforms.
Support the design, development, validation, and verification of system‑level requirements.
Assist in the development of test plans and procedures in support of certification activities.
Coordinate system‑level integration for mission avionics hardware and software.
Support the definition and execution of critical tests of various types to validate the performance of designs against system requirements.
Provide technical management of relevant aspects of critical suppliers and company software team members to ensure compliance with design requirements; support for products will encompass the entire lifecycle including proposal, development, production, and in‑service support as well as flight and laboratory testing.
Gather information to support proposal development and conduct trade studies for future upgrades and new business opportunities.
Coordinate and ensure FAA, military certification, and Company airworthiness activities for the mission avionics systems and its components.
Coordinate and consult with specialty engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) such as safety, electromagnetic emissions, and cybersecurity.
Provide troubleshooting support for production labs and aircraft when technical issues occur.
Conduct technical issue investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs).

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. (Electrical engineering preferred)
3+ years of experience in engineering.
Experience with communication systems, FAA or military.
Experience in troubleshooting and integrations.
Experience with RF (radio, comm systems, mil GPS, mil chat, link 16).
Experience with networking.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Experience with Software Development Processes.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles.
Experience with defensive systems.
Experience with data networks.
Experience with communication systems.
Experience with navigation systems.
Experience with flight management systems.
Experience with mission control systems.
Experience working with FAA and/or Military type certification requirements.
Experience troubleshooting avionic equipment, general electronics, and/or aircraft systems.
Experience with Equipment Manager (EM) Responsibilities for Avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
Experience in hardware and software integration.
Experience in data analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
Experience in Technical Subcontract Management working with suppliers.
Experience developing requirements and performing requirements decomposition.
Experience evaluating aircraft maintenance requirements, certifications or airworthiness directives.

Typically, a Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering classification; or a Master's degree with 3 or more years of experience; or a PhD with relevant experience. ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.

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