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KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior)

2 Locations💼 Full-time💰 $119,850–$119,850🗓 2026-06-30 → 2026-07-31

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

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