KC-46 Airplane Integration Office (AIO) Certification Engineer (Senior or Senior Lead)

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a KC-46 Airplane Integration Office-AIO (Senior or Lead) Certification Systems Engineer within the KC-46 Airplane Integration Office. This position is located in Everett, WA.

 

This role requires the selected candidate to lead Military Certification integration between KC-46 engineering teams, the customer, and regulatory agencies. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring Military Flight Release (MFR) is obtained from the Air Force prior to Production Acceptance Testing (PAT) at the Military Delivery Center. This position offers the ability to broaden knowledge of the KC-46 and its systems, across multiple engineering disciplines. It requires the individual to develop a deep knowledge of military and commercial certification processes.

 

The ideal candidate will be willing to stretch beyond their experience base and lead where process definition may not exist or is unclear. The candidate will be self-motivated, quickly understand complex technical concepts across multiple disciplines, and be able to provide technical recommendations to program leadership regarding Mil Cert strategy.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES      

• Integrate with USAF customer and Boeing technical and certification teams to ensure military certification requirements are met

• Performs airworthiness/certification reviews, identifies certification basis, and prepares documentation for certification submittal

• Lead airworthiness/certification risk assessments and support the development of mitigation plans

• Demonstrate clear understanding of the interrelationships between Amended Type Certification (ATC), Supplemental Type Certification (STC), and Military Type Certification (MTC).

• Mentor other team members and IPTs in Military Certification processes

• Leads an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions

• Identify potential program Mil Cert risks, opportunities, and areas of improvement.  Provide technical guidance to Program Leadership for innovative solutions to systems engineering challenges

 

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, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 5+ Years of experience in Systems Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Production Engineering and/or Systems Safety experience

• Knowledge and/or experience with Military and/or FAA certifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

• Experience with Military or Commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion, or Systems

• Experience working with the regulatory agencies and/or ODA (Organization Designation Authorization) on Type Certification projects

• Experience communicating verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences including regulatory agencies representation, ODA Leadership, Engineering Unit Members (E-UM) & Project Administrators (PA), and Program & Functional Leaders

• Experience investigating and finding solutions to complex technical or regulatory issues

 

Typical Education/Experience:

Senior (Level-4): Bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

 

Senior Lead (Level-5): Bachelor's degree typically 14 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 12 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

 

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

 

This position is on-site in Everett, Washington.

This is a union represented position

 

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.

 

Shift:

This is a first shift position:

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.

Summary Pay Range:

Senior: $138,550 - $187,450

Lead: $165,750 - $224,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 25, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.