Design and Analysis Engineer 4
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA.
100% onsite
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
-Active Secret Security Clearance is required for this position.
-Accredited 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.
- Anything with communication systems, FAA or military.
- Troubleshooting and integrations.
- RF experience (radio, comm systems, mil GPS, mil chat, link 16).
- Networking
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client is seeking 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 be responsible for supporting engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned mission systems avionics sub-systems.
The Client 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 Client 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.
-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 Client 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 Client 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).
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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ADDITIONAL:
Domestic travel required.
Job Location: Everett, WA
Rate: Up to $94.29 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 05/14/2026
Attention: Kevin Suk
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: ksuk@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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