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Posted date: Mar 30, 2026
Category: Engineering - Systems|Engineering|Security Clearance
Location: Everett, WA
Estimated salary: $148,200
Range: $98,600 - $197,800
Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) Aerial Refueling Systems team is seeking highly-motivated, capable, and quick-learning KC-46 Systems Integration Engineers to join our team on the KC-46A program in Everett, WA or Tukwila, WA. The KC-46 Aerial Refueling Systems team is made up of a diverse set of engineers that design, develop, test, certify, and support the following systems: aerial refueling boom, hose and drogue, aerial refueling operating station, and the remote vision system. In this role, the engineer will be part of the team that integrates the aerial refueling boom system with the aerial refueling systems and the KC-46 platform.
As a key player in one of the most advanced aerial refueling systems in the world, the candidate will oversee the integration of aerial refueling boom system that supports our mission to deliver unparalleled capabilities to our customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of aviation technology, ensuring that our system meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a background in avionics, certification, requirement verification/validation, or systems design, architecture, and integration. Additionally, the candidate must be able to communicate effectively, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across geographically dispersed teams.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level or Senior Level Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams during aircraft design, integration, and test, providing technical support on avionics interfaces, system fault monitoring, and software control logic.Review airplane-level requirements and develop detailed hardware/software specifications, interface control documents, and test plans.Understand airplane signal processing fundamentals, redundancy management, fault monitoring and electronic interface protocols like MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429.Interpret and author software-based control algorithms using flow diagrams, state machines, and feedback loops.Perform reviews of software lifecycle data, including source code, high/low level software requirements, and DO-178 certification artifacts.Develop and run MATLAB/Simulink models to simulate system architecture, analyze performance, and support design validation.Conduct full-scale laboratory and on-aircraft flight test campaigns to validate system performance under real operational conditions, managing data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.Coordinate with Boeing hardware managers to monitor supplier performance and component quality, supporting activities like development tests, qualification and technical reviews.Maintain a basic understanding of servo actuation principles, including mechanical design, fluid dynamics, and analog sensors such as Linear Variable Displacement Transformers (LVDT), resolvers and switches.Perform root-cause analysis to identify and resolve system integration anomalies, working with customer and Boeing safety teams to implement corrective actions.Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for fielded hardware and software throughout the product lifecycle, including managing modifications, upgrades, and operational issues.Document test results, anomaly reports, and lessons learned clearly and thoroughly to support continuous improvement of system design, integration, and testing processes.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.Experience or coursework using MATLAB/Simulink.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to interface with various project teams, management, suppliers, and Boeing technical support.Strong knowledge of avionics design, integration, or test.Strong knowledge of hydraulic actuation and/or fuel systems.Experience with data analytics, especially frequency domain analysis.Experience with Microsoft Visio, Clearcase, DOORS, and any major programming language (C, C++, C#, Python).
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Associate level (Level 2): $98,600 - $133,400
Summary pay range for Mid-Level level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150
Summary pay range for Senior level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
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.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.