Design and Analysis Engineer 4

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Design and Analysis Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA., 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).

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, 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.