What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prototype Assembler Specialist (2025-030) position at Astronics?
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Prototype Assembler Specialist to join our cohesive Airborne Power & Control Engineering Lab Team in Kirkland, WA. This is an on-site position.
If you're passionate about making an impact and driving innovation with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry—and has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years—please read on!
JOB SUMMARY
The Prototype Assembler Specialist is a highly skilled specialist who will contribute to the development of concepts and techniques while assembling or modifying electrical or electronic equipment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a wide variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly tasks in support of developmental requirements in pre-production projects.
- Works from rough schematics, blueprints and oral instructions to construct developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components.
- May perform rework and quality testing.
- Work typically includes interaction with development and/or manufacturing engineering personnel.
- Will assist with NPI and Engineering projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrates expertise (typically 6 years of direct experience in the essential responsibilities of the position)
Competencies:
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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.
Prototype Assembler Specialist base salary range is $26.73 - $40.10 per year. (Mid-point is $33.41).
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 more typical for an individual to be hired closer to the mid-point than 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 – Work/life balance culture, Employee Assistance Program
- Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays
Salary : $27 - $40
