KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior)
Core
Design, integration, test, and certification of mission avionics sub-systems for the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker aircraft.
Role type
Mid-to-Senior Avionics Systems Engineer (Equipment Manager)
Builds
Mission avionics hardware and software for USAF aerial refueling and tactical support aircraft
Domain
Defense / Aeronautics / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Avionics systems design, hardware/software integration, system requirements validation, test plan development, supplier technical management, FAA/military certification coordination, root cause analysis, troubleshooting aircraft systems
Preferred skills
RF engineering, defensive systems, data networks, communication systems, navigation systems, flight management systems, mission control systems, equipment manager responsibilities for LRUs, technical subcontract management, airworthiness directive evaluation
Technologies
Avionics hardware, software development processes, data networks, communication systems, navigation systems, flight management systems
Responsibilities
Support engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of mission avionics systems; Coordinate system-level integration for mission avionics hardware and software; Provide technical management of critical suppliers and software team members; Conduct technical issue investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs); Support proposal development and trade studies for future upgrades
Seniority
Mid-Level to Senior, hands-on IC with technical management responsibilities