Senior Electrical Engineer

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics CSC - Kent Office

Location Kent, WA

Description

Astronics Custom Control Concepts (Astronics CCC) designs, engineers, manufactures and certifies reliable digital in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems (IFE/CMS) for the corporate, private and VIP aircraft industry. Our custom digital applications have been installed and commissioned on a wide range of VIP/VVIP narrowbody and widebody platforms in addition to numerous private and utility jet, turboprop, and helicopter models.

Astronics CCC is a world leader in designing and integrating custom digital IFE/CMS systems. Our product line covers every facet of in-flight entertainment and cabin management control including: entertainment, lighting, call, temperature, audio/video on demand, tablet integration, real-time 3-D moving map, and much more. We also offer customized graphical user interfaces accessible on our touchscreens, allowing seamless and intuitive control of the IFE/CMS system.

**SUMMARY: The Senior Electrical Engineer will develop electrical designs for new products and existing product upgrades, starting with requirements, design instantiation, testing and incorporation into a final product.**

Position Requirements

**Responsibilities:**

Perform engineering development by applying a moderate degree of creativity, engineering skill and judgment in applying engineering principals to electrical problems.

Develop detailed electronic equipment design solutions, including product architecture, schematic development, BOM management, layout, configuration management, and issue tracking. Support the transfer of design files into the manufacturing process by writing and managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Support moderate level of complexity products including supporting multiple programs involving multiple CCAs concurrently.

Design multilayer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) that include the following functions:

High-speed communication supporting up to10Gbps (optional)

Digital audio/video transmission and conversion (optional)

Microcontroller/Microprocessor circuits

Power management

Serial/Peripheral interfaces

Built-In-Test (BIT)

Develop designs for EMI that have low radiated and conducted emissions and are resistant to susceptibility.

Accomplish power budgeting, analysis, and characterization as it relates to current draw and thermal characteristics.

Accomplish hardware/software bring-up/debug and product verification testing.

Coordinate with other functional groups (systems, software, mechanical, production) to steer designs for easy integration into other processes and the aircraft.

Provide direction to others directly and by documentation for CCA assembly, rework, and changes using Pick and Place machine, soldering irons, heat guns, hot plates, etc.

Support environmental tests to acquire engineering data and regulatory compliance testing (primarily DO-160).

Participate in design reviews of own and others designs.

**Education/Experience:**

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

10 years experience

ECAD experience for schematic capture and layout, preferably Altium Designer

Software experience in languages or environments such as C/C , Python, Linux, Bash, Arduino and Raspberry Pi

**Benefits:**

**Stay Healthy** Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/ad&D, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident prevention and voluntary hospital indemnity

**Save for the Future** 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

**Find Balance** Onsite fitness center & Employee Assistance and Wellness Program

**Time for You** Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and Paid Holidays

**Professional Growth** - Tuition Reimbursement Program

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington State, Astronics CCC is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Washington State and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Astronics CCC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,687 to $154,031/year.

* An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.

**ACCOMMODATION REQUEST**

Astronics CCC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail ccc-hr@astronics.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

**COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS**

The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization 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 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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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