Tactical Data Network Design Engineer & Equipment Manager

Tactical Data Network Design Engineer & Equipment Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing KC-46 Tanker Mission Systems Avionics (MSA) team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Tactical Data Network (TDN) Design Engineer and Equipment Manager to join our KC-46 Mission Systems team in Tukwila, WA or Everett, WA based on selected employee preference and agreement with the manager.

The TDN system is an integrated suite of military avionics equipment that allows the KC-46 aircraft to communicate on the tactical networks required to be 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 TDN hardware systems (e.g. MIDS, TSAS, IBR, etc.). 

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 Tactical 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 TDN 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 TDN system and its components

• Coordinate and consult with specialty engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) such as safety, electromagnetic emanations, 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 Link 16, JREAP networks, and data messaging protocols

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite 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 (includes manufacturing engineering technology).

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

• 3+ years of experience with Link 16, JREAP networks, and messaging protocols

• 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 aircraft maintenance requirements, certification