Staff Electrical Engineer (2505-080)

Astronics AES is on the lookout for a Staff Level Electrical Engineer to enhance our Airborne Power Control (APC) Product Team, as part of our office in Kirkland, WA.

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate in the design of the entire electrical system for the FLRRA Helicopter program, as well as contribute to pioneering eVTOL electric aviation technology.

This predominantly on-site role offers the flexibility to work remotely part-time, depending on project needs.

If you are an engineer with experience in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace and possess analog and digital circuit design expertise for power electronics products, please read on!

Job Summary:

The principal aim for the Staff Electrical Engineer is to assist in establishing AES as a globally recognized leader in aircraft electrical power generation systems, catering to small to midsize business jets, UAVs, and rotorcraft.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design analog and digital circuits for power electronics products.
• Utilize circuit simulation tools to guide design approaches.
• Research and select circuit components based on factors such as performance, cost, and availability.
• Conduct initial hardware functional testing.
• Create design process documents to ensure RTCA DO-254 compliance.
• Develop reliable products suitable for an aircraft environment considering factors such as temperature and EMI.
• Collaborate with technician staff to support hardware performance testing.
• Deliver technical presentations to both internal and external audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering from an accredited institution required.

Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise (typically eight or more years of direct experience) with the aforementioned duties and responsibilities to be considered for the Staff Electrical Engineer role.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, you must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test, which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base Salary is $132,983 - $199,474 per year. The midpoint for this range is $166,228.

At Astronics AES, individuals are typically hired closer to the midpoint rather than near the top of the range.

The actual salary offered will be influenced by several job-related and non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions, and business needs.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance - Work/life balance culture. Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements for many positions.
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year