Job Application for Staff Electrical Engineer at Astronics Corporation

Astronics AES is searching for a Staff Level Electrical Engineer to join our Airborne Power Control (APC) Product Team based in Kirkland, WA. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the design and development of cutting-edge electrical systems, including fixed-wing, helicopter and pioneering eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) applications.

This is primarily an on-site role; however, we offer flexibility for part-time remote work depending on project requirements.

Are you an experienced electrical engineer with expertise in a regulated industry such as aerospace? Do you specialize in analog and digital circuit design for power electronics products? If yes, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, your primary mission is to support Astronics AES in achieving its vision of becoming a global leader in aircraft electrical power generation systems. Our products serve critical systems for small to midsize business jets, UAVs, and rotorcraft, and we are looking for driven individuals to help us take them to the next level.

Preferred Skills & Candidate Scoring Criteria

We’re looking for a candidate who demonstrates expertise in the following areas:

Product Development Process: Experience in circuit design, simulation, PWB design support, and hardware verification.
Power Electronics: Design experience with power electronics circuits; experience with resonant converters is highly valued.
Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to work effectively in team environments. Leadership experience is highly valued.
Meeting Deadlines: Ability to deliver exceptional results under tight timelines. Preferred: examples of successfully overcoming time constraints.
Technical Data Development: Skill in creating thorough, methodical, and accurate technical data packages.
Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.
Aerospace Standards: Experience with aircraft products and development processes, including DO-160 and DO-254 compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Design analog and digital circuits for advanced power electronics products.
Utilize circuit simulation tools to optimize and guide design approaches.
Research and select components based on performance, cost, and availability.
Perform hardware functional testing to ensure product reliability and performance.
Develop and document designs aligned with RTCA DO-254 compliance standards.
Design robust products suitable for aircraft environments, accounting for factors like temperature and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
Collaborate with technicians to support and execute hardware performance testing.
Present technical concepts and results to internal teams and external stakeholders

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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