KC-46 Military Data Network (MDN) Engineer & Equipment Manager (Experienced or Lead)

KC-46 Military Data Network (MDN) Engineer & Equipment Manager (Experienced or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing KC-46 Tanker Mission Systems Avionics (MSA) team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Military Data Network (MDN) Design Engineer and Equipment Manager (Experienced or Lead). The primary location will be in Tukwila, WA or Everett, WA based on the selected employee preference and agreement with the manager.

The MDN System is an integrated suite of processors, audio/video encoders, data storage devices and data network equipment that provides a Classified and Un-Classified computing environment for aircraft mission systems, making the KC-46 aircraft an interoperable member of the USAF net-centric fleet.  This role will be responsible for the engineering design, integration, test, certification, and hardware/software management for assigned MDN hardware systems.

The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is the latest and most advanced USAF 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 Boeing 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.

This is an exciting time on the program as we begin to develop new system designs and capability upgrades for the current and future KC-46 aircraft. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support the engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of Military Data Networks avionics to ensure seamless integration with software and higher-level systems and platforms

• Develop, validate, and verify system level requirements

• Collaborate on the design, development, integration, testing, and operational capability of various programs

• Lead and/or assist in the development of test plans and procedures in support of certification activities

• Coordinate system-level integration of MDN hardware and software

• Oversee the definition and execution of critical tests of various types to validate the performance of designs against system requirements

• Provide leadership and/or in the technical management of relevant aspects of critical suppliers and Boeing software team members to ensure compliance with design requirements. Support for products will encompass the entire lifecycle, including proposal, development, production, 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 Boeing airworthiness activities for the MDN system 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)

• Continue to acquire knowledge of data networks

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, and engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology).

• 3+ years of experience working with FAA and/or Military type certification requirements

• 3+ years of experience with avionics, computing, and/or data networks hardware.

• Experience with Equipment Manager (EM) Responsibilities for Avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)

• 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 aircra