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# Design and Analysis Engineer 4

- **Company:** CHIPTON ROSS
- **Location:** Everett, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Networks, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Link 16, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Application Client
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=6DQ7lC&offset=53&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3EDesign+and+Analysis+Engineer+4+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EChipton-Ross+is+seeking+a+Design+and+Analysis+Engineer+4+for+a+contract+opportunity+in+Everett%2C+WA.%0A%0A100%25+onsite%0A%0ABASIC+QUALIFICATIONS+(REQUIRED+SKILLS%2FEXPERIENCE)%3A%0A-Active+Secret+..&SIDW=86a421324ba3af935f0d6e1ccc720d7d.VUlEPTkxNTE2ODk4

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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).


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