Design and Analysis Engineer 3

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking KC‑46 Mission Systems Avionics Engineers to join the KC‑46 program as equipment managers. This role supports the design, integration, testing, certification, and hardware/software management of assigned mission systems avionics subsystems.

The KC‑46 Pegasus is the U.S. Air Force’s next‑generation aerial refueling tanker, designed to support multi‑role missions including aerial refueling, cargo and passenger transport, and medical evacuation. The aircraft supports refueling operations using both hose‑and‑drogue and boom systems and is equipped with advanced self‑defensive and tactical situational awareness capabilities to support operations in contested environments.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of 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 to validate design performance against system requirements
• Provide technical management and coordination with suppliers and internal software teams across the full product lifecycle (proposal, development, production, in‑service support, and flight/lab testing)
• Support proposal development and conduct trade studies for future upgrades and new program opportunities
• Coordinate FAA and military certification and airworthiness activities related to mission avionics systems and components
• Collaborate with specialty engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including safety, electromagnetic emissions, and cybersecurity
• Provide troubleshooting support for production labs and aircraft during technical issues
• Conduct technical investigations and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA)

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
  • Electrical Engineering strongly preferred
• 3+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with:
  • Communication systems
  • FAA and/or military programs
  • System troubleshooting and integration
  • RF technologies (radio systems, communication systems, military GPS, tactical data links such as Link‑16)
  • Networking concepts
• This position does not require an active security clearance to start; however, the selected candidate must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software development processes
• Strong understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles
• Experience with defensive systems
• Experience with data networks and communication systems
• Experience with navigation systems
• Experience with flight management systems
• Experience with mission control systems
• Experience working with FAA and/or military certification requirements
• Experience troubleshooting avionics equipment, electronics, and/or aircraft systems
• Experience serving as an Equipment Manager for avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
• Experience with hardware and software integration
• Experience performing data analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Experience managing technical suppliers or subcontractors
• Experience developing and decomposing system requirements
• Experience evaluating aircraft maintenance requirements, certifications, or airworthiness directives