Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to bring their expertise to our team of diverse, professional problem solvers in our Airborne Power & Control (APC) Product Group in Kirkland, WA.
This is an on-site position that offers flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week.
JOB SUMMARY
The overriding business objective for the Sr. Systems Engineer will be to help grow the business by successfully designing innovative aircraft power systems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Innovative Power Systems: The successful Systems Engineer will leverage their significant technical skill and experience to develop new electrical power systems which offer substantial benefits in weight, cost, and/or reliability over traditional approaches. The Systems Engineer will lead the system and LRU requirements definition and the verification activity. The ability to document system and LRU requirements for innovative designs, primarily for airborne environments is required. We are looking for high performance engineers who thrive on power system product development. It is expected within 3 months of hire, the Systems Engineer will be leading, and have primary responsibility for, the requirements definition and verification of multiple aircraft power products.
- Credibility with Customers: Meet and communicate with customers to develop credibility as a leading expert in the design and certification of aircraft electrical power systems. A goal of the System Engineer will be to gain confidence with key customers, while reinforcing Astronics AES capabilities to provide the best solution for their aircraft power needs. By providing technical assistance to customers and building key relationships, the Systems Engineer will grow our reputation as the recognized industry leader of aircraft electrical power systems in our market segment.
- New Technology Trade-Offs: The Systems Engineer will be knowledgeable about new technology trends in power systems and be able to make logical recommendations, based upon experience and certification rules, about the practical implementation of these technologies.
- High Performance Team Environment: Astronics AES is known as one of the best places to work in the Seattle area. Working in a highly productive team environment is key to our success. The successful Systems Engineer will work in a cross functional team, including electrical engineers, test engineers, technicians, mechanical engineers, program management, software, manufacturing, and supply chain to achieve success. The ability to work in a positive team atmosphere is critical to success.
- Develop a cooperative working relationship with internal engineering resources to provide technical guidance, peer reviews, technical oversight of power system designs: The Systems Engineer will successfully develop a collaborative relationship with design engineering staff at Astronics to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and peer reviews. Evidence of success will be assisting in the growth path of less experienced engineers and making critical impacts in major design reviews and peer reviews. In summary, growing key talent and assuring the quality of our designs are critical responsibilities of the Systems Engineer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required ‘Must Haves':
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
- Experience with requirements capture and management
- Ability to author technical documents, including specifications and plans
- Experience presenting technical information to customers and management
- Experience following a defined system development process
Important, but not necessarily showstoppers:
- Aerospace experience
- ARP4754A
- DO-160
- Aircraft electrical power systems
- Experience with requirement capture tools
Additional ‘Nice-to-Haves':
- Aerospace cybersecurity experience (DO-326, DO-356)
- Process improvement experience
- Simulation of electrical systems
- Experience writing proposals
- Polarion software experience
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.
Salary range for this position is $102,687 - $154,031 per year. 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 influence actual salary offered. At Astronics AES, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.
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 – Employee Assistance Program, Hybrid work arrangements
Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays
